K.K. Maui lures.
The creator behind the "K.K. Maui" label is master craftsman Kyle Kawada. While his workshop is centrally based out of Oahu, Hawaii, his heavy pelagic trolling heads are highly sought after across all the islands. [1, 2]
The Core Design Elements
- The "Franny" Heritage: Kyle Kawada is famous among offshore collectors for his distinct Old-School Franny Fish Head Inserts. He encases these classic baitfish-style heads inside deeply translucent, colored resin scoops and bullets. [1, 2, 3]
- Signature Tints: His signature styling includes rich purple, blue, and green-tinted clear heads. These translucent heads are weighted to stabilize when trolled at high speeds. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Sizing & Skirting: While he crafts targeted 7-inch and 9-inch bullets, his 12-inch heavy-tackle scoop heads are tournament staples. They are designed to sit perfectly inside standard heavy-gauge vinyl or premium BOM 602 rubber skirts. [1, 2, 3]
Where to Find Them
Because Kyle pours his lures entirely by hand, they are typically released in small, highly anticipated regional batches.