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The Fish Lids Archive
Every Fish Lid has a story. Some become instant classics, some are limited to a single run, and every now and then, a fish lid swims off into early retirement.
Got one? Wear it with pride.
Missed one? You never know... even some legends make a return.
Pictured: the two original Pallion Point designs. The Coral Trout has remained a fan favourite for over half a decade, and The Footballer has found a quiet beach for a long, slow and sun-filled retirement.
The Footballer (2021-2023)
The old blue-spot that didn't want to grow up; the Footballer Trout (Plectropomus laevis) is the most distinct colour phase of the coral trout family. Overseas they're commonly called a black-saddled coral grouper, or a footballer cod.
This was one of the first two original Fish Lid designs, and will always hold a special place in our hearts. We still occasionally see a few salt-battered Footballer Lids floating around the marinas of the Whitsundays, but they're a rare breed these days.
Species: Plectropomus laevis
Colour: Washed Pink
Lifespan: 2 years
The Tan Red Emperor (2021)
The Red Emperor - your Grandfather might know it as the Government bream, but regardless of what you call it this big red sea-perch is a king amongst the fishes.
We launched the original Red Emperor in two limited-run colours: tan & stone blue. After six months, we pulled the plug on the less popular Tan and ordered a restock in the best-selling stone blue colourway, and haven't looked back since. With less than 200 tan Red Emperor Fish Lids ever produced, this may just be the rarest Fish Lid design in existence.
Species: Lutjanus sebae
Colour: Tan
Lifespan: 6 months
The Giant Trevally (2022-2023)
The Giant Trevally (Caranx Ignobilis); an impressive fish that is fast, strong and mean, known in different places by a handful of names. Whether you call them ulua, giant kingfish, barrier trevally or GT, they were a worthy noggin topper and a gnarly addition to a Fish Lid collection.
Although they were loved by those who wore them, the Giant Trevally Lids were never a huge hit with the Pallion Point community. As a brand known for its colourful fish hats, all we can guess is that only a small and dedicated few of us were keen for a black hat with a big silver fish plastered across the front.
Species: Caranx Ignobilis
Colour: Washed Charcoal
Lifespan: 13 months
