Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 00 Mouche, 1/16oz gold spinning lure #19984

Weighing in at a delicate 1/16oz (1.7 g), this tiny spinner represents the precision engineering required for ultra-light trout and panfish presentation. The gold-finished blade is clearly stamped with the Mepps Aglia 00 branding, denoting its French origin for the core components before final assembly in the USA. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in total length, the lure features a weighted brass body decorated with four deep red rings. The 'Mouche' designation refers to the hand-tied dressing on the hook, which on this specimen is a rich mixture of orange, yellow, and red hackle. This specific Mepps Aglia 00 Mouche, identified by product code 19984, utilizes a sturdy wire shaft and a classic clevis to hold the blade. The metallic surfaces show no signs of age, and the colored rings on the body remain sharp and vibrant. The feather dressing is full and displays no thinning or discoloration. Condition is 5/5. Small-scale spinners like this one rely on the cone rotation system, a hallmark of Andre Meulnart’s 1938 design, which allows the blade to rotate around the shaft.