Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 0, 3/32oz Brass spinning lure #3026

Brass markings on the blade indicating 'British Patent' and 'France' identify this Mepps Aglia 0 as a piece of fishing history linked to Andre Meulnart's original 1938 design. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm) and weighing 3/32oz (2.5g), this size 0 spinner is a classic ultralight tool often favored for trout and panfish. The brass teardrop blade is attached via a stirrup clevis to a wire frame holding two rounded brass beads of differing sizes. A small section of red tubing on the treble hook serves as a focal point, a standard feature for this era of production. Labeled as product code 3026, the lure features components crafted in France and assembled in the United States. Its condition is rated at 4/5, displaying a well-preserved finish that retains its original luster. The wide blade design utilizes a cone rotation system to facilitate movement through varying water currents.