The Company Behind Llungen Lures
Llungen Lures L.L.C is a family & veteran owned fishing tackle manufacturing and distribution company based out of Southern Illinois. The company is operated by four partners; Chris & Cari, along with longtime friends Matt & Katie Gunkel. All four play an integral role in the day to operations and distribution of fishing tackle.
Chris and Matt met while attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale and spent three years dissecting one of Illinois’ top musky producers, Lake Kinkaid. Both Chris and Matt became local legends winning back to back Illinois Musky Tournament trail victories on their home waters and taking home the IMTT State Championship in 2010. Matt would go on to win another IMTT State Championship on Lake Kinkaid in 2013.
Llungen Lures Vision Statement
Llungen Lures focuses on manufacturing quality lures and providing exceptional customer satisfaction through family values, character, hard work, and dedication.
Llungen Lures Mission
Our mission is to distribute affordable American-made products and support the next generations of Musky fisherman through education and conservation.