Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1 (1960s), 1/8oz copper spinning lure #23951

Stamped with "BRITISH FRENCH" on its size 1 blade, this Mepps Aglia 1 (1960s) serves as a tangible link to the golden age of French spinner design. Weighing 1/8 oz (3.5 g), the lure utilizes a solid brass body characterized by deep circular grooves. The treble hook is sleeved in a bright red tube, providing a sharp visual contrast against the copper-toned metal. Produced under product code 23951, the specimen represents the mid-century era when Todd Sheldon began importing French components for assembly in Wisconsin. Measuring 2" (5 cm) in total length, the condition is a solid 4/5, showing light surface marks on the blade while the lettering remains sharp and legible. The metal clevis is mounted directly to the wire shaft, which terminates in a hand-twisted line tie loop.