Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 0, 3/32oz Black spinning lure #14109

Solid brass beads and a precision-stamped black blade define the aesthetic of this light-tackle staple. Weighing in at 3/32 oz (2.5 g), the lure is engineered for finesse applications where a small profile is necessary to trigger a strike. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length, this Mepps Aglia 0, product code 14109, was assembled in the USA using high-quality components originally manufactured in France. The blade is mounted on a folded clevis, a technical feature designed to facilitate rotation upon contact with the water. A signature red tube is positioned on the treble hook shank, offering a sharp visual contrast against the darker tones of the body. This specimen is in top-tier condition, rated 5/5, showing no wear on the black finish or the wire wraps. Since its invention by Andre Meulnart in 1938, the Aglia has relied on this specific bead-and-blade configuration to target everything from stream trout to panfish. The stamped text on the blade remains sharp and legible, documenting the meticulous standards maintained by the manufacturer over the decades.