Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1, 1/8oz Black spinning lure #1117

Tipping the scales at a delicate 1/8 oz (3.5 g), this size 1 spinner represents a staple of the light-tackle angler's arsenal. This specific specimen, identified by product code 1117, pairs a textured black blade with a series of solid brass body beads and a weighted barrel. Measuring exactly 2" (5 cm) in length, the lure highlights the storied manufacturing history of the brand, utilizing components crafted in France and assembled in the USA. The brass components remain bright and clean, reflecting a well-maintained 4/5 condition rating. Technical enthusiasts will recognize the signature Mepps cone rotation system, a mechanism refined by Andre Meulnart in 1938 to facilitate immediate blade rotation upon the retrieve. A sharp treble hook is secured at the tail, ready for technical presentation in streams or ponds.