Vince Gerona

HAWAII

Vince Gerona was a Hawaiian lure maker best known for the "Egg" — a slightly snub-nosed, single-hole bullet finished with cracked glass. His work carries a tell that collectors rely on: the crimped insert tape in the nose, folded over on itself, a small signature that helps separate a real Gerona from a look-alike. He has since passed away, and his lures are remembered fondly for that distinctive hand.

As a museum and archive, we're honored to preserve the memory of Vince Gerona, whose "Egg" and folded-tape nose work are a signature of his craft.

Notable shapes: The "Egg" — a slightly snub-nosed single-hole bullet with cracked glass

Identification tips:

• The "Egg" shape — snub-nosed, single-hole bullet, cracked-glass inserts
• The key tell: crimped insert tape in the nose, folded over each other
• Vintage and collectible; provenance helps

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