Museum Archive: Mann's Bait Mann's Stretch 10+, 2/5oz fishing lure #14104

Measuring a compact 3 1/4" (8 cm), this deep-diving trolling plug features a classic silver scale pattern along its flanks paired with a stark black back. Tipping the scales at 2/5 oz (12 g), the Stretch 10+ is engineered to reach depths of 13 ft (4 m), making it a staple for mid-range trolling. A prominent orange-red throat patch sits just beneath the yellow eyes, while a single black dot marks each side of the body. The oversized clear plastic diving bill incorporates the Davis System Lip design, a hallmark of Mann's innovation. This specimen, identified by product code 14104, is unused and remains with its original cardboard insert, though the clear plastic box shows significant wear. The hardware includes two sets of dark-finished treble hooks and a split ring attached to the diving lip for direct line connection.