Museum Archive: Vintage Mann's Bait Mann's Ghost Weedless, 2/5oz Black fishing lure #17801

Bathed in a deep, solid black finish, this Mann's Bait Ghost Weedless specimen is a classic example of American-made surface ingenuity. Weighing 2/5 oz (12 g), the lure is engineered with a dense soft plastic body that allows for long-distance casting even into heavy winds. The product code 17801 identifies this specific variant, which features prominent yellow-ringed eyes with dark pupils that provide a stark visual contrast against the dark hull. A heavy-duty double hook sits flush against the upper body, specifically designed to navigate thick vegetation without snagging. This floating, rattling lure is intended for surface techniques, utilizing its cigar-shaped profile to create presence in both mats and open water pockets. The specimen is in 5/5 condition, with the soft material retaining its original supple texture and the finish showing no notable signs of use. A sturdy circular metal eyelet is anchored firmly at the nose to handle the pressure of heavy cover extraction.