OAHU, HAWAII — ACTIVE YEARS 1970s – 2008

Al Koga was an Oʻahu lure maker whose work is still sought after today. He's especially remembered for his blue-and-chrome fish-head lures — beautifully made baits that command strong prices among collectors. His lures earned enough of a reputation to be featured in a catalog back in the day. Koga has since passed away, and genuine examples of his finely crafted heads are prized by those who know them.

As a museum and archive, we're honored to preserve the work and memory of Al Koga, whose blue-and-chrome fish heads remain some of Oʻahu's most coveted vintage lures.

Notable shapes: Blue-and-chrome fish-head lures

Identification tips:

• "Koga" / Al Koga (Oʻahu); the blue-and-chrome fish heads are the signature
• Vintage and sought after — they fetch strong prices
• Once featured in a catalog; provenance helps on ID

Below, you’ll find our ever-growing digital archive showcasing every lure that has come through our shop. This collection is constantly evolving as new lures arrive, making it a living record of rare, limited-production lures. We will continue updating this database regularly, building what we aim to be the largest digital archive of offshore trolling lures in the world.

If you have any further information or any lures you believe deserve to be showcased, please reach out to us at ren@luremonger.com