Museum Archive: Vintage Mann's Bait Mann's Baby S 1-, 1/4oz fishing lure #21012

Stamped clearly on the silver flank, the 'BABY S 1-' designation identifies this shallow-running crankbait from Mann's Bait Company. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (8 g) and measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm), this specimen features a light blue back that transitions into a pearlescent silver body. The short, clear plastic diving lip is angled to keep the bait running at a depth of approximately 1 ft (0.3 m), making it an effective choice for casting over submerged vegetation for bass or pike. A prominent black 'kill spot' is positioned behind the head, while a bright orange strike point is painted on the belly near the front treble hook. This specimen, identified by product code 21012, is in 5/5 condition with a clean finish across the plastic body. Red eyes with large black pupils provide a high-contrast target, and the original metal hardware remains well-preserved. Manufactured in the USA, the design is specifically optimized for shallow-water casting techniques.