Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 0 dressed - squirrel tail, 3/32oz Brass spinning lure #11729

A hand-tied natural squirrel tail provides the classic texture on this size 0 spinner, contrasting beautifully with the bright brass blade. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and weighing 3/32 oz (2.5 g), the lure carries the 11729 product code and represents the precision engineering André Meulnart first developed in France. The brass blade is stamped with the iconic Mepps branding, a mark that became a staple in tackle boxes after Todd Sheldon began importing them to Wisconsin in the mid-20th century. Secured by a neat red thread wrap at the hook eye, the hair dressing remains full and well-shaped for its age. As a piece assembled in the USA with original French components, it showcases the reliable cone rotation system designed to spin the moment it meets water resistance. This specimen is in 4/5 condition, maintaining its structural integrity and visual appeal for any collector of vintage inline spinners. The clevis and wire shaft show no signs of bending, ensuring the blade rotates freely around the solid brass body beads.