Museum Archive: Vintage Mann's Bait Mann's Razor Back , 1/2oz Tiger fishing lure #9786

Tiger patterns consisting of dark, vertical stripes over a yellow and orange body make this Mann's Bait Company classic immediately recognizable. Weighing 1/2 oz (14 g) with a length of 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), this Razor Back model, product code 9786, represents a piece of American fishing history. As a floating, rattling lure, it is built for both casting and trolling, featuring a substantial bill that drives the bait down to 6.5–10 ft (2–3 m) on the cast and up to 16.5 ft (5 m) when trolled. This specimen is in 5/5 condition, retaining its original finish and secure hardware. The distinct hump on the back, from which the 'Razor Back' name originates, leads into a tapered tail section equipped with a silver-tone treble hook. Another treble hook is positioned centrally on the belly, just beneath the internal rattle chamber. The long diving lip is designed with an integrated line tie to manage deeper water columns.