Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 0, 3/32oz Brass / Black / White spinning lure #16135

Solid brass beads and a classic French-stamped blade define the build of this 3/32 oz (2.5 g) spinner. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in total length, this Mepps Aglia 0, identified by Product Code 16135, features a distinctive diagonal black and white striped pattern over its brass blade face. This color scheme is complemented by the original stylized brand script, a hallmark of the French-sourced components that Andre Meulnart first designed in 1938. The lure's central shaft carries two brass beads that balance the weight for light-tackle casting. At the business end, a treble hook is fitted with a bright red sleeve, a visual trigger common on these smaller European-style spinners. Assembled in the USA using parts from France, the construction features a wire-wrapped eyelet and a clevis designed for immediate rotation. This specific specimen maintains a 4/5 condition, with the painted stripes and metal surfaces remaining very clean.