Museum Archive: Vintage Mann's Bait Mann's Baby 1-, 1/4oz Fire Tiger fishing lure #11738

Fire Tiger patterns like the one on this 2 1/4" (6cm) body remain a staple for high-visibility conditions where a bold presentation is needed. Weighing 1/4oz (7g), this Mann's Bait Company specimen is a specialized shallow-runner, designed to stay within 1ft (0.3m) of the surface during a retrieve. Labeled with Product Code 11738, the lure features a distinctive clear plastic square-shaped lip and a buoyant floating body. The finish is in 5/5 condition, presenting a bright chartreuse flank transitioning into a dark purple back, marked with bold black vertical bars. Red treble hooks are attached via sturdy split rings, providing a sharp contrast to the belly hardware. This USA-made Baby 1-Minus includes prominent red eyes and a detailed scale texture across the upper body. It is a well-preserved example of the small-frame crankbaits that established the Alabama-based manufacturer's reputation for surface-oriented presentations.