Museum Archive: Mepps Aglia 0, 3/32oz Gold spinning lure #4921

A classic gold blade catches the light on this Mepps Aglia 0, a staple in any vintage collection. Weighing in at 3/32oz (2.5g) and measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm) in length, this specimen remains in its original green carded packaging, cataloged under product code 4921. This specific lure is unused, showing the crisp components exactly as they were packaged at the Sheldons' Inc. factory in Wisconsin. Looking closely at the construction, the brass body is paired with a sharp treble hook protected by a distinctive red sleeve. The Mepps legacy, which began with Andre Meulnart in 1930s France, is evident in the precise cone rotation system designed to engage the blade immediately upon retrieve. The reverse of the card provides a glimpse into angling history, listing recommendations for everything from panfish to walleye and offering a collector's guide for just a quarter. The bright white carding remains clean, showcasing the iconic 'Mepps Killer' branding that helped define the spinner market for decades.