{"product_id":"ali-i-kai-lures-fish-head-scad-opelu-scad-10-skirted-new-as-is","title":"Ali’i Kai Lures Fish Head Scad Opelu \/ Scad  10” - Skirted  - New As-Is","description":"\u003c!-- Aliʻi Kai Lures Fish Head Scad Opelu 10 Inch Marlin Lure --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAliʻi Kai Lures Fish Head Scad \/ Opelu 10\" - Kona Marlin Trolling Lure\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAliʻi Kai Lures Fish Head Scad \/ Opelu 10\" trolling lure, hand painted with an iridescent baitfish body and molded from an actual ʻōpelu (scad).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis heavy 9 oz lure is built to stay down in the water and imitate live bait in a Kona-style offshore trolling spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early prototype Aliʻi Kai Fish Head has generous flashabou over a rubber skirt and was skirted in Kona by Captain Shawn Rotella. The fish head shape, scad \/ ʻōpelu profile, and heavy skirted weight make it a strong choice for marlin, tuna, and other big game pelagic species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aliʻi Kai Lures by Captain Shawn Rotella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish Head Scad \/ Opelu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Bait Look:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridescent body with hand-painted baitfish detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Baitfish Mold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mold made from an actual ʻōpelu \/ scad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Trolling Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with enough weight to help keep the lure under water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkirt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous flashabou over a rubber skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkirted By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captain Shawn Rotella in Kona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e One eye is not flush with the fish body. This was an early prototype.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offshore trolling for marlin, tuna, and big game pelagic species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLure Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish Head Marlin Trolling Lure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAliʻi Kai Lures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLure Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish Head Scad \/ Opelu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkirted Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong rigger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarlin, Tuna, Big Game Pelagic Species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKona, Hawaii, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs-is. One eye is not flush with the fish body and there is a black spot under the clear enamel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lure is sold as-is. One eye is not flush with the fish body, and there is a black spot under the clear enamel. These are cosmetic notes from an early prototype and do not take away from the lure’s baitfish profile, heavy trolling weight, or offshore spread appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Aliʻi Kai Lures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAliʻi Kai Lures are made by Kona charter captain Shawn Rotella, who has fished Hawaiian waters for over two decades. Shawn got his start in lure making after meeting Joe Yee and the late Tom Futa more than 22 years ago while working at Hawaii Fiberglass on Oahu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Futa first helped Shawn with basic lure-making knowledge, followed by invitations to the Joe Yee and Tom Futa workshop. Shawn later moved to Hawaii and bought his first boat, \u003cem\u003eNight Runner\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Shawn has built a strong Kona fishing reputation. He has set records in Kona by catching more sailfish than the other captains, became the first captain in 35 years to hold six top big game fishing spots in one year, and caught one of the top three blue marlin ever landed on 50 lb tackle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biggamelureshawaii.com\/collections\/alii-kai-lures-shawn-rotella-kona-fishing\" title=\"Aliʻi Kai Big Game Lures Collection\"\u003eShop the full Aliʻi Kai Lures collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA Orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free FedEx on orders $175+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHawaii, Guam, APO, FPO, and U.S. Outer Islands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free shipping on all orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free FedEx on orders $449+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Orders $250+:\u003c\/strong\u003e $25 FedEx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alii Kai Lures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50074383057133,"sku":null,"price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/1684\/1314\/files\/alii-kai-fish-head-opelu-flashabou-3.png?v=1780709425","url":"https:\/\/biggamelureshawaii.com\/products\/ali-i-kai-lures-fish-head-scad-opelu-scad-10-skirted-new-as-is","provider":"Big Game Lures Hawaii","version":"1.0","type":"link"}