Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 0 Dressed, 3/32oz spinning lure #18043

Gold-finished blade stamped with "MEPPS AGLIA 0" and "FRENCH PAT." serves as the primary visual marker for this classic spinner. Weighing 3/32 oz (2.5 g) and measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm), the lure carries the 18043 product code and showcases the assembly style of French components. The underside of the blade clearly displays the "MADE IN FRANCE" origin stamp. A natural squirrel hair dressing is tied to the treble hook, featuring a distinctive red thread wrap that provides a sharp visual contrast to the fur. The brass body beads and cone spacers are precisely arranged along the wire shaft, and the lure holds a 5/5 rating for its well-preserved hardware and dressing. Every component, from the rounded clevis to the alignment of the natural fibers, remains clean and structurally sound.