Museum Archive: Vintage Mann's Bait Mann’s BABY X, 2/5oz Brown Shrimp fishing lure #0091

Weighing in at 2/5oz (11g), this American-made shallow runner offers substantial casting distance for its 2 1/4" (6 cm) frame. Produced by Mann's Bait Company—an industry fixture since 1956—the BABY X model is highly recognizable for its stout, buoyant profile. This particular specimen, designated by product code 0091, is finished in the Brown Shrimp colorway, featuring intricate dark line-work over a tan base to realistically mimic the carapace of a crustacean. The underside is finished in a high-visibility orange belly, providing a sharp contrast. It is equipped with a short, clear plastic lip designed for shallow-water cover and carries two sharp treble hooks attached by durable split rings. The lure is in 5/5 condition, showing no signs of use or hardware wear.