Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps 5 Dressed, 1/2oz White / Red / Brass spinning lure #0222

A heavy 1/2 oz (14.2 g) weighted body forms the core of this classic French-made spinner. Measuring 3 1/4" (8.3 cm) in total length, the Aglia-style blade features the iconic red and white diagonal stripes over a brass base, clearly stamped with the Mepps logo and the size 5 designation. On the reverse side, the authentic "ORIGINAL FRENCH SPINNER" lettering is deeply embossed into the metal. The central shaft is weighted with a series of brass beads, which retain most of their vibrant red paint. This specific specimen, cataloged as product code 0222, is equipped with a natural squirrel or bucktail hair dressing on the treble hook. While the lure shows signs of previous adventures, including some paint loss on the body beads, the overall construction remains solid. One of the treble hook points is missing, a testament to its history on the water. Considering the hook condition and the light wear on the blade finish, this piece maintains a functional charm with a 3/5 condition rating.