Museum Archive: Mann's Bait Little George, 2/5oz nickel fishing #21257

A compact 1 1/2" (4 cm) profile defines this Mann's Bait Little George, a legendary tailspinner originally popularized for schooling bass and deep-water jigging. Weighing in at 2/5 oz (12 g), the lead-bodied lure features a clean white finish accented by a prominent pink and black eye. Its signature hardware includes a hammered nickel blade designed for high-flash visibility and a sharp, silver-finished treble hook. This specific specimen, bearing product code 21257, comes in its original 1980s packaging, complete with Tom Mann's signature and a special offer that expired in mid-1985. The original card notes the lure is effective at any depth, allowing anglers to target fish from the surface down to deep structure. Remaining unused, the lure is still sealed in its original vintage blister pack, which exhibits some expected wear and black tape reinforcement from decades of storage.