Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 0 Dressed, 3/32oz spinning lure #19711

Stamped with the 'Mepps Aglia' and 'British French Pat' markings, the gold-finished blade on this size 0 spinner dates back to the 1970s. It weighs 3/32oz (2.5g) and measures 1 3/4" (4.5cm) in length, representing a classic era for ultra-light hardware. The components were crafted in France and assembled in the USA, featuring a characteristic squirrel tail dressing with a dark brown texture and a red thread wrap at the base. While the metal and dressing are well-preserved, earning a condition rating of 4/5, one of the three points on the treble hook has broken off. The reverse side of the blade is clearly engraved with 'MADE IN FRANCE'. Identified by product code 19711, this specimen remains a staple for collectors of early European-designed tackle.