Museum Archive: Mepps Aglia 1, 1/8oz Brass spinning lure #0362

Brass-colored plating on the #1 blade displays the classic French and British patent stamps, confirming the European heritage of this well-preserved specimen. Weighing in at 1/8 oz (3.5 g), the lure features a natural squirrel and deer hair dressing on the hook, complemented by a subtle turkey-quill accent. The blade is mounted on a clevis designed for smooth rotation around the wire shaft as soon as it enters the water. This specific piece, product code 0362, measures 2 in (5 cm) and remains fixed to its original "Aglia Killer" card packaging. The brass finish on the blade is bright and clear, paired with a vibrant red bead that serves as a focal point near the feathered tail. As it carries a condition rating of 6, the lure is unused and presents as it would have on a tackle shop shelf decades ago. Todd Sheldon’s influence is visible in the American assembly of these French-made components, a collaboration that solidified the brand's presence in the 1960s. The wide blade geometry is specifically engineered to catch the water's current, providing the necessary resistance for the signature cone rotation system.