Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 00, 1/16oz Gold spinning lure #0686

Stamped clearly into the metal of the gold blade are the markings "Mepps Aglia" and the size "00," designating this as one of the smallest offerings in the legendary French lineup. Weighing in at a delicate 1/16 oz (1.7 g), this spinner measures 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) from the front wire loop to the bend of the treble hook. The body assembly features a classic gold-finished brass construction with distinctive red-painted grooves. The wide, teardrop-shaped blade is designed to rotate on a clevis, a mechanism pioneered by Andre Meulnart in France back in 1938. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 0686, features the "Made in France" stamp, connecting it to the original roots of the brand. It is equipped with a fine-wire treble hook that remains sharp and shows the characteristic bronze-gold hue of vintage hardware. The gold finish on the blade and body retains its original luster with only very minor storage marks, earning it a solid 5/5 condition rating. The wire shaft remains straight, with the front loop perfectly formed for attaching light line or a small snap.