Legend Lures by Roddy Hays 12" Iduna Vintage New Old Stock

Rare Roddy Hays handmade big game trolling lure - collector’s piece and proven fish catcher

This Legend Lures Iduna 12" is a vintage New Old Stock handmade trolling lure crafted by Capt. Roddy Hays during his time in New Zealand. This batch of lures was nearly finished before Hays was forced to leave the country when his visa expired, making these some of the last lures he produced by hand.

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Lure Details

• Model: Iduna (12 inch)
• Maker: Capt. Roddy Hays - Legend Lures
• Type: Vintage, New Old Stock (NOS)
• Head Shape: Front and rear taper with 90-degree face
• Action: Stable swimmer in calm to moderate seas. Medium diver with long bubble trail
• Position: Runs best from the riggers
• Condition: New. Skirt post straight (there is no step). . Custom-skirted by a Kona captain with 40+ years of experience

Why This Lure Matters

This is not just another trolling lure. It is one of the final handmade batches by Roddy Hays himself. Collectors recognize these as highly valuable due to rarity, provenance, and performance on pelagic species like marlin and tuna. The final photo in the listing shows the complete batch for historical context.

About Capt. Roddy Hays

Roddy Hays is a big game fishing legend. His career took him across world-class fisheries. His success off Madeira Island, known as "Jurassic Park", cemented his reputation. Legend Lures earned a name as grander marlin catchers and remain proven pelagic magnets worldwide.