Aloha Lures
Aloha Lures are handmade by legendary Captain and master craftsman Erik Rusnak a.k.a. "Merlin". Erik started his lure making career decades ago under the brand of "Merlin Bluewater Lures" and later on shifting to the "Aloha Lures" brand. His lures have caught many Granders over the years, and his foothold in the handmade lure market has continued to hold its place as some of the best produced trolling lures all around the world. Erik is regarded as a pioneer in this industry for spreading the love of handmade trolling lures around the world as the Aloha Lures brand was one of the first to truly hit it big.
The Aloha Lures name is held high among its peers such as Marlin Magic Lures, Black Bart, & Coggin Lures and has not lost footing over the decades they have been produced. Their demand continues to rise and are becoming increasingly difficult to locate due to their supply and demand challenges. These continue to produce tournament winners and are still found in the spreads of top tournament Captains all over the world.
We are excited to begin our relationship with Erik Rusnak and the Aloha Lures brand - It is has been a desire of ours to carry these esteemed baits since we began as a distributor of handmade lures. We believe they are easily some of the best produced lures in the market and belong under the GZ Lures umbrella. You will be hard pressed to find better produced lures or more successful lures than Aloha Lures.
Here is our interview between Capt. Chris Donato & Capt. Erik Rusnak of Aloha Lures where they discuss various Aloha Lures, the science behind different attributes of lure making, and Erik's history and background in fishing and lure making.
Aloha Lures Blue-Ice Blue Back Malolo Gully Boy 7" 4oz Skirted Blue-Silver
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. The Aloha Lures Gully Boy is a 7" skirt saddle sized scoop faced bait with mostly front taper. This special ...
View full detailsAloha Lures Ice Blue Dichro Ice Blue Rainbow Mistake Medium Beauty 9" 5.5oz Skirted
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. The Medium Beauty is the 9" version of one of Eric's most popular lure shapes with a heavy front and reverse...
View full detailsAloha Lures Ice Blue-Purple Dichro Black Rainbow Mistake Medium Beauty 9" 5.5oz Skirted
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. The Medium Beauty is the 9" version of one of Eric's most popular lure shapes with a heavy front and reverse...
View full detailsAloha Lures Clear Mirrored Large Beauty 12" 10.5oz Skirted Purple-Black-Silver
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. The Large Beauty is the 12" version of one of Eric's most popular lure shapes with a heavy front and reverse...
View full detailsAloha Lures Green Mirrored Large Beauty 12" 10.5oz Skirted Aurora-Green-Silver
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. The Large Beauty is the 12" version of one of Eric's most popular lure shapes with a heavy front and reverse...
View full detailsAloha Lures Silver Small Magic Malolo 7" 2.7oz Flashabou Ice Blue-White
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. The Aloha Lures Small Magic Malolo (also known as the Magic Bullet) is the 7" skirt saddle sized version of t...
View full detailsAloha Lures White Pearl Natural Eye Ghost Super Ninja 9" 6oz Skirted Green-Blue
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. The Aloha Lures Super Ninja is a staple in many fishermen's spreads and has earned its reputation of not just...
View full detailsAloha Lures Purple Back Propelu 9" 8.6oz Flashabou Purple-Black
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. The Aloha Lures Propelu is a 9" skirt saddle sized Opelu imitation bait unlike any of his fish head baits - I...
View full detailsAloha Lures Mirrored Deep Six 9" 6oz Flashabou Blue-White-Pink
The Aloha Lures Deep Six is a 9" skirt saddle sized reverse tapered bullet that has caught a ridiculous amount of fish including some tournament wi...
View full detailsAloha Lures Purple Mirrored Purple Rainbow Large Deep Six 12" 12oz Strobez Flashabou
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. The Aloha Lures Large Deep Six is a brand new 12" skirt saddle sized version of the Deep Six. It's a reverse...
View full detailsAloha Lures Green Mirrored Red Eyes Baby Smash Bait 12" 8.2oz ALV Green Mackerel
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. This is the popular 12" version of the Smash Bait known as the Baby Smash Bait. We are beyond excited to of...
View full detailsAloha Lures Green Mirrored Red Eyes Baby Smash Bait 12" 10oz Skirted Mahi
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. This is the popular 12" version of the Smash Bait known as the Baby Smash Bait. We are beyond excited to of...
View full detailsAloha Lures Black-Purple Back Magic Malolo 9" 4.5oz Skirted Purple-Silver-Black
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. The Aloha Lures Magic Malolo (also known as the Magic Bullet) is a 9" skirt saddle sized blunt nosed bullet w...
View full detailsAloha Lures Blue-Ice Blue Back Magic Malolo 9" 4.5oz Skirted Blue-Silver-Orange-Pink
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. The Aloha Lures Magic Malolo (also known as the Magic Bullet) is a 9" skirt saddle sized blunt nosed bullet w...
View full detailsAloha Lures Blue-Ice Blue Back Malolo Medium Gully Boy 10" 6oz
The Aloha Lures Medium Gully Boy is a 9"+/10" skirt saddle sized scoop faced bait with mostly front taper. This special edition comes with a hand-p...
View full detailsAloha Lures Mirrored Silver Rainbow Deep Six 9" 5.2oz Skirted Black-Silver-Pink
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. The Aloha Lures Deep Six is a 9" skirt saddle sized reverse tapered bullet that has caught a ridiculous amou...
View full detailsAloha Lures Purple Mirrored Purple Rainbow Back Red Eyes Infant Smash Bait 10" 5oz
This is the popular 10" version of the Smash Bait known as the Infant Smash Bait. The Infant Smash Bait has been a very difficult lure to find alt...
View full detailsAloha Lures Chrome-Mirrored Ice Blue Glitter Back Small Super Ninja 7" 2.7oz
The Aloha Lures 7" Super Ninja is a smaller version of the popular Super Ninja bait, which is a staple in many fishermen's spreads and has earned i...
View full detailsAloha Lures Purple Mirrored Silver Rainbow Large Beauty 12" 10.5oz Skirted
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #M18R over #RP08** The Large Beauty is the 12" version of one of Eric's mos...
View full detailsAloha Lures Clear Mirrored Silver Rainbow Deep Six 9" 5.2oz Skirted Blue-Silver-White
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #M2 over #JM29** The Aloha Lures Deep Six is a 9" skirt saddle sized revers...
View full detailsAloha Lures Purple Mirrored Silver Rainbow Deep Six 9" 5.2oz Skirted Skipjack
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #SJ10 over #127** The Aloha Lures Deep Six is a 9" skirt saddle sized rever...
View full detailsAloha Lures Purple Mirrored Silver Rainbow Deep Six 9" 5.2oz Skirted Black-Purple
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #M18 over #RP08** The Aloha Lures Deep Six is a 9" skirt saddle sized rever...
View full detailsAloha Lures Clear Mirrored Silver Rainbow Red Eyes Deep Six 9" 5.2oz Skirted Purple-Black
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #63 over #25** The Aloha Lures Deep Six is a 9" skirt saddle sized reverse ...
View full detailsAloha Lures Clear Mirrored Silver Rainbow Red Eyes Deep Six 9" 5.2oz Skirted Blue-Chart
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #SJBL over #159** The Aloha Lures Deep Six is a 9" skirt saddle sized rever...
View full detailsAloha Lures Clear Mirrored Black Rainbow Kona Mongo 9" 6.3oz Skirted Black Skipjack
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #SJ21 over #127** The 9" Kona Mongo is the smallest version of the popular ...
View full detailsAloha Lures Clear Mirrored Black Rainbow Kona Mongo 9" 6.3oz Skirted Black-Red
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #21R over #342** The 9" Kona Mongo is the smallest version of the popular c...
View full detailsAloha Lures Ice Dichro Silver Rainbow "Mistake" Medium Beauty 9" 3oz
The Medium Beauty is the 9" version of one of Eric's most popular lure shapes with a heavy front and reverse tapered face with a deep cup to the no...
View full detailsAloha Lures Clear Mirrored Blue Rainbow Kona Mongo 9" 3.4oz
The 9" Kona Mongo is the smallest version of the popular cupped face lure with 9" sized skirt saddles. It has a slimmer profile compared to the Bea...
View full detailsAloha Lures Purple Chrome Malolo Gully Boy 7" 3oz
The Aloha Lures Gully Boy is a 7" skirt saddle sized scoop faced bait with mostly front taper. This special edition comes with a hand-painted Malol...
View full detailsAloha Lures Clear Chrome Malolo Gully Boy 7" 4oz Skirted Purple-Silver
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #RP08 over #25** The Aloha Lures Gully Boy is a 7" skirt saddle sized scoop...
View full detailsAloha Lures Purple Chrome Malolo Gully Boy 7" 4oz Skirted
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #63 over #34** The Aloha Lures Gully Boy is a 7" skirt saddle sized scoop f...
View full detailsAloha Lures Blue Large Magic Malolo 12" 8.2oz Skirted
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #M2 over #RP34** The Aloha Lures Large Magic Malolo (also known as the Magic...
View full detailsAloha Lures Purple Small Magic Malolo 7" 3.3oz Skirted Purple-Pink-Blue
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #RP14 over #M20** The Aloha Lures Small Magic Malolo (also known as the Magi...
View full detailsAloha Lures Pink Small Magic Malolo 7" 3.3oz Skirted Pink-Silver-White
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #116 over #51** The Aloha Lures Small Magic Malolo (also known as the Magic ...
View full detailsAloha Lures Blue Small Magic Malolo 7" 3.3oz Skirted Blue-Silver-Pink
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #M2 over #RP34** The Aloha Lures Small Magic Malolo (also known as the Magic...
View full detailsAloha Lures Clear Mirror Silver Rainbow Love Machine 16" 16oz Skirted Pink Salmon
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #336 over #RP34** The Aloha Lures Love Machine is brand new lure 1st release...
View full detailsAloha Lures Ice Blue Magic Malolo 9" 4.5oz Skirted Blue-Holo-Ice Blue
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #213 over #178** The Aloha Lures Magic Malolo (also known as the Magic Bulle...
View full detailsAloha Lures Clear Mirrored Black Rainbow Kona Mongo 9" 3.4oz
The 9" Kona Mongo is the smallest version of the popular cupped face lure with 9" sized skirt saddles. It has a slimmer profile compared to the Bea...
View full detailsAloha Lures Purple Mirrored Kona Mongo 9" 6.3oz Skirted
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #200 over #34** The 9" Kona Mongo is the smallest version of the popular cu...
View full detailsAloha Lures Green Chrome Malolo Gully Boy 7" 4oz Skirted Mean Joe Green
**Lure comes skirted as photographed** The Aloha Lures Gully Boy is a 7" skirt saddle sized scoop faced bait with mostly front taper. This special ...
View full detailsAloha Lures Lavender-Blue Back Malolo Gully Boy 7" 4oz Skirted Purple-Silver-Blue
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #SP19 over #345** The Aloha Lures Gully Boy is a 7" skirt saddle sized scoo...
View full detailsAloha Lures Mirrored Silver Rainbow EZ Nut 7" 3oz Skirted Blue-Silver-Pink
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #M2 over #RP34** The Aloha Lures EZ Nut is a 7" skirt saddle sized slanted ...
View full detailsAloha Lures Clear Mirrored Large Mongo 12" 5.3oz
The Large Mongo is the 12" flat nosed version of the "Mongo" series - The Kona Mongo is a cupped face vs. the standard Mongo flat nose version you ...
View full detailsAloha Lures Mirrored Silver Rainbow EZ Nut 7" 2.1oz
The Aloha Lures EZ Nut is a 7" skirt saddle sized slanted nose bait with heavy front taper. This is a perfect "meat fish" bait that will catch a va...
View full detailsAloha Lures Mirrored Silver Rainbow EZ Nut 7" 3oz Skirted Black-Purple
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #M18 over #RP08** The Aloha Lures EZ Nut is a 7" skirt saddle sized slanted...
View full detailsAloha Lures Clear Mirrored Large Mongo 12" 8oz Skirted Pink-White-Chartreuse
**Lure comes skirted as photographed. Skirt colors in photo: BOM Color #139 over #159** The Large Mongo is the 12" flat nosed version of the "Mong...
View full detailsAloha Lures Pink Large Magic Malolo 12" 6.3oz
The Aloha Lures Large Magic Malolo (also known as the Magic Bullet) is the 12" skirt saddle sized version of this blunt nosed bullet with a flat ba...
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