Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1, 1/8oz spinning lure #15059

A vibrant firetiger gradient transitioning from deep green to bright orange covers the teardrop blade of this size 1 inline spinner. Weighing 1/8 oz (3.5 g) and measuring 2" (50 mm) overall, the lure is built around a central wire shaft featuring stacked brass body components that provide a solid casting weight. The treble hook is outfitted with a red plastic sleeve, a visual trigger designed to focus the attention of predators during the retrieve. Stamped on the blade are the classic black crescents alongside the Mepps and Aglia markings, reflecting the design’s history that dates back to Andre Meulnart's 1938 French invention. Product code 15059 signifies a build using French-made components assembled in the USA, ensuring the clevis and blade interaction remains precise. This specimen is in excellent shape, maintaining a clean 5/5 rating with bright, unmarred paint and polished metal surfaces. A simple wire-loop eyelet at the head allows for direct line attachment or the use of a small snap.