Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 00, 1/16oz Silver spinning lure #0687

Stamped clearly on the silver blade are the marks "MEPPS AGLIA" and "MADE IN FRANCE," serving as a direct link to Andre Meulnart’s 1938 invention before the brand became a staple in Wisconsin tackle boxes. This diminutive specimen, assigned product code 0687, weighs a mere 1/16 oz (1.7 g) and spans 1.77 in (4.5 cm) in length. The silver finish on the blade is well-preserved, complemented by a weighted brass body featuring five distinct red-painted grooves. A bronze-finished treble hook remains securely attached to the wire frame. Rated at a 5/5 condition, the lure shows excellent preservation with sharp lettering and vibrant accents. The cone rotation system on the wire shaft is a hallmarks of this size 00 model, designed to facilitate rotation in various water currents. Its light weight makes it a specific tool for ultralight anglers targeting panfish or trout in technical water scenarios.