Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 0 dressed - squirrel tail, 3/32oz Silver spinning lure #14108

Stamped clearly across the silver blade, the “BRITISH FRENCH PAT” markings highlight the long international history of the size 0 Aglia. This specimen, identified by product code 14108, tips the scales at a delicate 3/32 oz (2.5 g). Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) from the wire loop to the end of the dressing, the construction utilizes brass-toned body beads and a signature cone rotation system. The feathered hook is dressed with natural squirrel tail fibers in black and white, accented by a bold red tail. Assembled in the USA from French-manufactured components, the hardware exhibits a condition of 5/5, with the wire shaft and clevis appearing straight and well-maintained. The silver finish on the teardrop blade remains bright, contrasting well against the natural textures of the hand-tied hair. Natural dressings were popularized in the mid-century to offer a larger profile for species like trout and panfish without adding significant weight.