Museum Archive: Vintage Mann's Bait Mann's Ghost Weedless, 2/5oz fishing lure #17808

A classic olive green finish speckled with black spots gives this Mann's Ghost Weedless a distinct baitfish appearance. Weighing 2/5 oz (12 g) and measuring 4" (10 cm), this lure has the necessary weight to be cast precisely even when using heavy baitcasting gear. This specific specimen, identified by product code 17808, represents the American-made quality synonymous with Mann's Bait Company. The design features a hollow, soft plastic body that is both floating and rattling, engineered to navigate heavy surface vegetation where other lures might snag. A bright yellow or chartreuse belly provides high visibility from below, complemented by realistic yellow eyes with black pupils. The hardware includes a weedless double hook tucked close to the body, ensuring the lure remains foul-free during a walk-the-dog retrieve across lily pads or open water pockets. This specimen is in excellent shape, showing a condition rating of 5/5. The line tie eyelet at the nose is centered to facilitate the side-to-side movement common for this surface-floating model.