Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 0, 1/16oz Brass spinning lure #1326

Stamped with "MEPPS 0 AGLIA BRITISH PATENT" across the front of the brass blade, this vintage spinner showcases the early international reach of French engineering. Weighing in at 1/16 oz (2.2 g), this ultra-light specimen is built around a wire shaft measuring 1 1/2" (4 cm) from loop to hook bend. The underside of the blade clearly displays the "MADE IN FRANCE" origin, a nod to the components' heritage before assembly in the USA. A series of brass beads provides the necessary ballast, while the treble hook is fitted with a vintage-style red sleeve. All metal hardware is rated a solid 4/5, showing a well-preserved finish throughout. Cataloged as product code 1326, the Aglia 0 utilizes a mechanical clevis design that allows the blade to rotate freely around the solid brass body during a steady retrieve.