Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 0 dressed - squirrel tail, 3/32oz Red / White / Brass spinning lure #14107

Red and white stripes define the finish on the oval blade, which is clearly stamped with the Mepps logo and a size 0 identifier. Weighing 3/32 oz (2.5 g), the brass body components and blade show a clean, bright finish consistent with a piece rated at 5/5. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 14107, features the classic natural squirrel tail dressing bound securely with red thread. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in total length, the lure utilizes a precision-stamped brass clevis to facilitate the rotation of the blade around the central wire. The assembly represents the mid-century transition where French components were frequently assembled in the USA to meet growing demand. The hair on the treble hook maintains its original density, showing the natural variegation from dark brown to off-white that makes squirrel tail a preferred material for small-stream trout and panfish applications.