Museum Archive: Vintage Mann's Bait Mann's 1 minus, 1oz Nickel Blue Back fishing lure #13084

A vibrant red eye stands out against the chrome and blue scale finish of this 1 oz (28 g) shallow runner. Produced by Mann's Bait Company in the USA under product code 13084, this specimen measures 3 1/4" (8 cm) and is intended for casting or trolling in scenarios requiring a shallow presentation. The Nickel Blue Back colorway features a reflective chrome belly accented with a red throat patch and a textured blue scale pattern along the spine. This rattling floating model is designed to reach a maximum depth of 1.5 ft (0.5 m), making it suitable for pike, perch, and asp. The hardware consists of two dark-finished treble hooks. While there is minor paint loss visible on the head and near the bill as seen in the images, the structural integrity and finish maintain a solid 4/5 condition rating.