Custom painted • Handmade • South African

Made to be seen.Built to be taken.

Distinctive, custom-painted fishing lures and accessories, finished with care for anglers who want something with real character.

Handmade Da Vat Hy fishing lures being prepared in the workshopDa Vat Hy Lures primary logo
Hand paintedIndividually finished
Custom coloursMade to your request
Made locallyProudly South African
Available at Leon's HengelAsk about current stock
Lures in action

See the workmanship.

Watch the colours, profiles and details that make every Da Vat Hy lure distinctive. Use the controls to play with sound.

Hand-painted lure showcase

A quick vertical showcase suited to mobile viewing and social media.

Full lure presentation

A closer look at the range, finish and variety available.

Design gallery

Browse multiple lure shapes, patterns and colour combinations.

The handmade difference

Every lure has character.

Small variations are part of what makes a handmade lure special. Each one is prepared, painted and finished individually.

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Choose a profile

Select a lure shape suited to your fishing style and target species.

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Choose colours

Request a proven combination or describe something completely personal.

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Hand finished

Your lure is painted and detailed by hand, rather than mass produced.

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Ready to fish

Confirm availability, collection or delivery directly with Johan.

Your colours. Your water.

Request a Custom Lure.

Use the quick enquiry form. It creates a ready-to-send WhatsApp message so Johan can discuss the design, availability and pricing with you.

Because each lure is handmade, final markings and colours may vary slightly from photographs.

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Made by an angler, for anglers

A local lure brand with a personal touch.

Da Vat Hy Lures combines a love of fishing with custom painting and hands-on craftsmanship. The result is a lure that feels personal before it ever reaches the water.

Da Vat Hy Lures is now live online, with a growing catalogue of individually finished handmade lures. Browse available designs, request custom colours and keep track of your lure enquiry from one place.

Contact & ordering

Let’s talk lures.

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