{"title":"Kraken Lures World Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eKraken Fish Co World Cup lures in 14 inch, modeled on the lure that won the Blue Marlin World Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kraken-lures-16-inch-raptor-heavy-tackle-12-5-oz-new","title":"Kraken Fish Co L Lures 16\" Raptor Heavy Tackle 12.5 oz  – Part of the winning Blue Marlin World Cup Spread - New","description":" \u003ch2\u003eKraken Lures Raptor 16\" | World Cup Proven Blue Marlin Lure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kraken Lures Raptor\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed and run by Kona Captain \u003cstrong\u003eCyrus Widhalm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Blue Marlin World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, his all-Kraken spread landed an \u003cstrong\u003e834.5 lb marlin in just 11 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, securing over \u003cstrong\u003e$1,500,000 in winnings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue marlin trolling, Kona marlin fishing, offshore trolling, short corner, teaser lure setups and tournament big game fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptain Cyrus on how to run the Kraken Raptor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Lure Performs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort corner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds position and runs clean in rough offshore conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaser system weapon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to run in pairs behind a mud flap to raise aggressive fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-visibility insert:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainbow-flash iridescent core reflects light across all angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crack-resistant polyurethane for repeated strikes and hard use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Run It | Captain-Proven Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaser Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run \u003cstrong\u003e2 Raptors behind a mud flap\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marlin, striped marlin and large pelagic gamefish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rough-water performer, stable across all offshore conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKraken Raptor 16\" Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 oz (353 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrack-resistant polyurethane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRainbow-flash iridescent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort corner. 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They outperformed everything else in his spread, and now he runs Kraken Lures exclusively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biggamelureshawaii.com\/collections\/kraken-lures\" title=\"Kraken Fish Co Marlin Lures\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee All Kraken Fish Co Lures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Done Right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE FedEx to the U.S. Mainland on orders $175+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE FedEx to Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific and all international destinations on orders $449+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$25 FedEx International Shipping on orders $250+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE Shipping to Hawaii, Guam and U.S. Outer Islands with no minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStraight-up value. Your gear ships fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Kraken Lures","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":44172898697453,"sku":"KL-07","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Akule Blue","offer_id":44172898730221,"sku":"KL-08","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":44172898762989,"sku":"KL-09","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":44172898795757,"sku":"KL-010","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":44172898828525,"sku":"KL-011","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/1684\/1314\/products\/kraken-lures-fish-co_16-raptor-heavy-tackle-125-oz-part-of-the-winning-blue-marlin-world-cup.jpg?v=1775828479"},{"product_id":"kraken-lures-world-cup-blue-marlin-world-cup-winner-on-apex-14-new-restock","title":"Kraken Fish Co Lures World Cup  - Blue  Marlin World Cup Winner on Apex - 14\" New  Restock!","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKraken Lures  World Cup (aka Banshee) In Stock Now! This is the lure that caught the Blue Marlin World Cup winning marlin in 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA highly productive lure with over $1.5 million in tournament wins. The BMWC winning marlin was hooked up just 11 minutes after the tournament began!\u003cbr\u003eThe Blue Marlin World Cup and Big Blue Challenge was won with this lure as well as a local tournament the same day, July 4th, 2023.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/1684\/1314\/files\/kraken_lures_apex_deck_blue_marlin_world_cup_lgjpg_21f9e67e-6d58-4434-aaac-da560de0dc2c_480x480.jpg?v=1694327125\" alt=\"Kraken Lures Akule Blue World Cup Banshee trolling lure with 2023 Blue Marlin World Cup winning marlin on Apex deck\" width=\"422\" height=\"337\"\u003e \u003cimg height=\"337\" width=\"376\" alt=\"2023 Blue Marlin World Cup win collage: Apex boat, 834 lb marlin, Captain Cyrus Widhalm, Kraken lure, weigh-in tag\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/1684\/1314\/files\/Screen_Shot_2023-09-09_at_8.29.31_PM_480x480.png?v=1694327419\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kraken Lures Banshee is now being renamed the Kraken World Cup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROVEN MONEY WINNER!\u003cbr\u003eThis is your new favorite long corner bait! Crack resistant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lures insert flashes a spectrum of colors! It is a special iridescent chrome insert. All photos were taken when natural sun light only. Depending on the angle, the insert color changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery limited quantity!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrack resistant polyurethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA highly productive lure created by the captain of Kraken and Apex, Cyrus Widhalm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose from 4 colors Clear, Green, Purple Smoke (Blue sold out).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 14\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 9.3 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"116\" width=\"155\" style=\"margin-left: 2px; float: start;\" alt=\"Twin Kraken Banshee World Cup trolling lures: actual winner and backup with bill rash\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/1684\/1314\/files\/twin_banshee_480x480.png?v=1689927645\"\u003ePictured is the actual lure that hooked up the winning marlin and its twin (complete with bill rash) that was used after the winning lure was retired. Lures are cast in polyurethane and each one is identical.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLure Maker Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaptain Cyrus Widhalm most notable accomplishment to date is being the 2023 World Cup Winner \u0026amp; Big Blue Challenge winner which was caught on his Kraken Banshee 14\" Slant. He grow up in Kona and learned sport fishing from legendary captains. After working as a deck hand, then captain he now owns his own sport fishing company, Kraken Fish Co and runs 2 boats the Kraken and the Apex.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn July 4th, 2023 the crew of the Apex brought the World Cup back to Kona with the 834.5 pound marlin. The entire spread was Kraken Lures, and it only took them 11 minutes from the start of the tournament to hook up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix years ago Cpt Cyrus started making lures for his own personal use with advice from Kona’s top lure makers. They produced so well he now only runs his own lures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig Game Lures Hawaii is proud to have been the first retailer that carried Kraken Lures 5 years ago. We are excited to have this proven batch, all the lures and a few more, that were in his spread when the winning marlin for the The Blue Marlin World Cup, Big Blue Challenge and a local Kona tournament was landed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Coming Soon! Check our Facebook, Instagram and blog for a play by play of landing the winning marlin.*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Lures","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":49929016049901,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":49929016082669,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Smoke","offer_id":49929016115437,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/1684\/1314\/products\/kraken-lures-kraken-lures-banshee-world-cup-blue-marlin-world-cup-winner-on-apex-14-new-274837.png?v=1694294157"},{"product_id":"kraken-lures-world-cup-world-cup-winner-blue-14-new-restock","title":"Kraken Lures World Cup  - World Cup Winner  - Blue 14\" New  Restock!","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKraken Lures Electric Blue World Cup Lure.  In Stock Now! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Blue Marlin World Cup was caught on World Cup, previously called the Banshee.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA highly productive lure with over $1.5 million in tournament wins. The BMWC winning marlin was hooked up just 11 minutes after the tournament began!\u003cbr\u003eThe Blue Marlin World Cup and Big Blue Challenge was won with this lure as well as a local tournament the same day, July 4th, 2023.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/1684\/1314\/files\/kraken_lures_apex_deck_blue_marlin_world_cup_lgjpg_21f9e67e-6d58-4434-aaac-da560de0dc2c_480x480.jpg?v=1694327125\" alt=\"Kraken Lures Akule Blue World Cup Banshee trolling lure with 2023 Blue Marlin World Cup winning marlin on Apex deck\" width=\"422\" height=\"337\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROVEN MONEY WINNER!\u003cbr\u003eThis is your new favorite long corner bait! Crack resistant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lures insert flashes a spectrum of colors! It is a special iridescent chrome insert. All photos were taken when natural sun light only. Depending on the angle, the insert color changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrack resistant polyurethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 14\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 9.3 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biggamelureshawaii.com\/collections\/kraken-lures\" title='Karken Fish Co World Cup 14\" Plunger'\u003e See all Karken Fish Co Lures \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLure Maker Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaptain Cyrus Widhalm most notable accomplishment to date is being the 2023 World Cup Winner \u0026amp; Big Blue Challenge winner which was caught on his Kraken Banshee 14\" Slant. He grow up in Kona and learned sport fishing from legendary captains. After working as a deck hand, then captain he now owns his own sport fishing company, Kraken Fish Co and runs 2 boats the Kraken and the Apex.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn July 4th, 2023 the crew of the Apex brought the World Cup back to Kona with the 834.5 pound marlin. The entire spread was Kraken Lures, and it only took them 11 minutes from the start of the tournament to hook up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix years ago Cpt Cyrus started making lures for his own personal use with advice from Kona’s top lure makers. They produced so well he now only runs his own lures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig Game Lures Hawaii is proud to have been the first retailer that carried Kraken Lures 5 years ago. We are excited to have this proven batch, all the lures and a few more, that were in his spread when the winning marlin for the The Blue Marlin World Cup, Big Blue Challenge and a local Kona tournament was landed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraken Lures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50569403302125,"sku":null,"price":74.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/1684\/1314\/files\/IMG_4610_d274f6d6-f6b4-4e44-8674-0281e2e2ddf5.jpg?v=1788013062"}],"url":"https:\/\/biggamelureshawaii.com\/collections\/kraken-lures-world-cup.oembed","provider":"Big Game Lures Hawaii","version":"1.0","type":"link"}