Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1, 1/8oz Silver spinning lure #15415

A silver textured blade with the classic "Mepps AGLIA 1" stamp characterizes this vintage spinner, showing its heritage as a tool assembled in the USA from components crafted in France. Weighing in at 1/8oz (3.5g) and measuring 2" (5cm) in length, the lure features the iconic brass body with red-painted grooves that provides a clear visual accent. This specimen, assigned product code 15415, retains its original red tubing over the treble hook, which helps maintain the hook's profile in the water. The blade relies on the French-designed cone rotation system, a mechanical staple of Andre Meulnart’s original 1938 patent. With a condition rating of 4/5, the metallic components show a clean finish while the lettering remains sharp and easily readable. The honeycomb-like dimpled pattern on the blade is specifically designed to maximize light reflection from multiple angles.