Offshore Trolling Lure Archive

Welcome to the Offshore Trolling Lure Archive — the largest public archive in the world dedicated to Hawaiian-style offshore trolling lures and the makers behind them. This is a living collection built to preserve the history, craftsmanship, and evolution of the lures that built big game fishing in Hawaii and went on to influence the sport around the world.

Here you’ll find an expanding library of lure photos, maker identifications, and historical information—organized for collectors, fishermen, and anyone passionate about offshore trolling. While many featured lures were made in Hawaii, this museum also includes makers from around the world whose work reflects the unmistakable Hawaiian tradition and style.

Whether you're trying to identify an old lure, learn the history behind a legendary maker, or explore the amazing work of all these lure makers—this is your place.

Abreu
Johnny Abreu
Oahu, Hawaii
TBD
Al Bento
Oahu, Hawaii
1970's - TBD
Alii Kai
Shawn Rotella
Kona, Hawaii
c. 2000's - Present
Aloha Lures
Erik Rusnak
Kailua, Hawaii
c. 1983 - Present
α Bait
Tenneyson Foo
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1993 - 2007
Barela
Chris & Shane Barela
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1990's - Present
Big Reidee
Ron Akana
Honolulu, Hawaii
Early 1980's - Present
Billy Ross
Kona, Hawaii
TBD
Black Bart
Bart Miller
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1968 - Present
Bob Schneider
South Florida
c. 1960's - Present
Bomboy
Bomboy Llanes
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1970's - Present
Bonze
Graeme Fleet
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
c. 1993 - Present
Capt. Frothy
Gerard de Silva
Madeira, Portugal
c. 1980's - Present
Capt. Ron
Waianae, Hawaii
c. 1980's - Early 2000's
Coggin
Steve Coggin
Hawaii & California
c. 1970's - Present
Crampton Baits
Scott & Brian Crampton
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1970's - Present
Crane Lures
Brett Crane
Southern California
c. 2013 - Present
D. Odagiri
Dennis Odagiri
Honolulu, Hawaii
c. 1970s - Present
Damage Inc.
Kyle Yamada
Hilo, Hawaii
c. 2010's - 2016
D.H. Lures
Danford Hong
Honolulu, Hawaii
c. 1990's - 2000's
Dick's Heads
Richard Abdul
Waianae, Hawaii
c. 1970's - 2000's
Elkins Lures
Steve Elkins
Maui, Hawaii
c. 1980's - Present
Enticer
Neil Nishikawa
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1970's - 1990's
Fishy Hedz
Greg Low
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1990's - Present
Fountain
Steve Fountain
Kauai, Hawaii
c. 1980's - Present
Franny
Francis Shitabata
Honolulu, Hawaii
c. 1970's - 2024
Furukawa
Eric "E&L" Furukawa
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 2000's - Present
Futa
Tom Futa
Kailua, Hawaii
c. 1970's - Late 2010's
Gabby
Gabriel Gonsalves
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1990's - 2020s
Gaji
Allan Sato
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 2000's - Present
Ganku
Leighton Nakamoto
Maui, Hawaii
c. 1995 - Present
Gary Yamamoto
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1973 - Present
Gene VanderHoek
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1970s - Present
George Lum
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1960 - 1999
George Parker
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1945 – Late 1990s
Guzman Lures Mfg.
Ernie Guzman
Hawaii & California
c. 1980's - Present
Hawaiian Malolo
Greg Moss & Kydd Pollock
Honolulu, Hawaii
c. 2020 - Present
Hawaiian Sea Lures
John Miner
Kauai, Hawaii
c. 1990's - Present
Henry Chee
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1949 - 1965
Horace Kurata
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1970's - 2000's
Hunter Lures
Hawaii
TBD
Ian Thomas
Maui, Hawaii
c. 1980's
Javas Lures
Bruce Javellana
Kauai, Hawaii
TBD
JC's Lures
Joe Cabansag
Waianae, Hawaii
c. 1980's - Present
Jim Rizzuto
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1960's - 2017
Joe Yee
Honolulu, Hawaii
c. 1960 – 2024
Jojan
Larry Akana
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1970's - 1980's
JP Lures
Joe Palacat
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1990's - 2000's
JSI
Bryan Ikeda
Oahu, Hawaii
TBD
Kachi Lures
Kent Nakachi
Oahu, Hawaii
TBD
Kahea Lures
Darian Yokooji
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 2020 - Present
Kaita
Chester Kaita
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1960's - 1980's
Kaku Lures
Gary Au
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1987 - Present
Kamisugi
Cullen "Cully" Kamisugi
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 2005 - 2015
KC Lures
Kendrick Ching
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1980s - Present
KEGZ
Steven Kegley
Honolulu, Hawaii
c. 2010's - Present
Kelela Lures
Bob Tang
Honolulu, Hawaii
c. 1990's - 2013
Kenny Llanes
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1960's - Present
Kimo & Sons
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1970's - TBD
Kip Taylor
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1980's - 2000's
KK Lures
Kyle Kawada
Honolulu, Hawaii
c. 2023 - Present
Kobash
Randal Kobashikawa
Maili, Hawaii
c. 1980's - Early 2000's
Koga
Al Koga
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1970's - 2008
Ko'i'ula Lures
John Cazinha
Kaneohe, Hawaii
c. 1990's - Present
Koya
Eric Koyanagi
Kona, Hawaii
c. 2010 - Present
Lapinad
Jeffrey Lapinad
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 2000's - Present
Lau
John Lau
Papa New Guinea
c. 1980's - Present
Leprechaun
Stuart Dixon
TBD
TBD
Leroy
Leroy Low
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1980's - Present
LS Lures
Lee Simmons
Bermuda
c. 2019 - Present
Mark White
Kona, Hawaii
c. 2006 - Present
Marlin Magic
Gary Eoff & Marlin Parker
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1970's - Present
Masunaga
Kerwin Masunaga
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1970s - Present
Matsu Lures
Wayne Matsumoto
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1980's - Present
Mike Texeira
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1980's - 1990's
Miki's
Oahu, Hawaii
c. TBD
Minano
Unknown
Wake Island
c. 1970's - 1990's
Miracle
Avin Antonio
Oahu, Hawaii
TBD
Mitsuo
Burt Saito
Haleiwa, Hawaii
c. 1970's - 2018
Morris Lures
Nick Morris
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 2007 - Present
Moyes
Andrew Moyes
Florida
c. 1983 - Present
Murphy's Marlin Lures
Patrick Murphy
Florida
2017 - Present
Nevahmine
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 2023 - Present
Niiyama
Jon Niiyama
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1990's - Present
Nitta
Gye Nitta
Honolulu, Hawaii
c. 2000's - Present
OhSnap Lures
Rick Whitely
Florida
TBD
Oodood
Shane Takara
Oahu, Hawaii
TBD
Opihi P
Gary Graham
Maui, Hawaii
c. 2010's - Present
Pakula
Peter Pakula
Australia
c. 1969 - Present
Papa
Clarence
Honolulu, Hawaii
TBD
Pete's Lures
Peter Chun
Honolulu, Hawaii
1990's - 2021
Pok'eye
Marc Wood
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 2000's - Present
Polu Kai
Randy Takushi
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1990's - Present
Randy Llanes
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1990's - 2015
Renny
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 2000's - Present
Reno
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 2010's - Present
Rick Rose of Hawaii
Rick Rose
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1970's - 2000
Sadu
Sadu Frehm
Florida
c. 1980's - 2010
Saito
Brad Saito
Maui, Hawaii
TBD
Seaducer
Lou Pacheco
Hilo, Hawaii
c. 1970's - 2019
SeaM
TBD
TBD
TBD
Sh-Bite
Ivan Honda
Kailua, Hawaii
c. 1995 - Present
Shigeta
Albert "One Man" Shigeta
Wahiawa, Hawaii
c. 1970's - 1998
Shiroma
Ronald Shiroma
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1970's - 2025
Sonny Arita
Honolulu, Hawaii
c. 1980's - 2000's
Sonoda
George & Jas Sonoda
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1960's - TBD
Stan Ho 何
Winfred Ho & Stanford Ho
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1960's - 2010
Tanabe
Charley Tanabe
Honolulu, Hawaii
1970's - 2008
Tanigawa
Lon Tanigawa
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 2000's - Present
Tantrum
Nick Durham
Australia
c. 2004 - Present
T-Boy-10
Terry Ignacio
Hawaii
c. TBD
Tetsuo
Dan Harano
Honolulu, Hawaii
c. 2019 - Present
Tsutomu
Garrett Lee
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 2010 - Present
Unger
Jimmy & Rusty & Dave Unger
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1970's - TBD
Victor Humalon
Waianae, Hawaii
c. 1960's - 1990's
Vince Gerona
Oahu, Hawaii
c. 1980's - 2006
Wes Leslie
Kona, Hawaii
c. 1980's - 2023
Yozuri
Japan
c. 1970's - 1990's
Z-Lures
Hank Zeevat
Kauai, Hawaii
c. 1978 - Present
Zutt's Lures
Dale Zuttermeister
Kailua, Hawaii
TBD
Unknown Lures
To be Identified
40fthm
TBD