Museum Archive: Mepps Aglia 0 UV, 3/32oz Fluorescent Orange / Gold spinning lure #7198

Fluorescent orange plating on the blade of this size 0 Mepps Aglia makes it highly visible, especially when exposed to UV light. This specific specimen, identified by product code 7198, is unused and retains its original luster, earning a condition rating of 6. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and weighing a delicate 3/32 oz (2.5 g), the lure is built on a sturdy wire frame assembled in the USA using high-quality components manufactured in France. The gold-toned brass body bead sits just above a treble hook shielded by an orange fluorescent sleeve. The blade itself is stamped with the "Mepps AGLIA" trademark and the size "0" designation, signaling its intended use for lighter tackle and species like trout or panfish. Based on Andre Meulnart’s 1938 French design, the cone rotation system allows the blade to start spinning as soon as it enters the water.