Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1, 1/8oz orange UV spinning lure #20245

Measuring exactly 2" (5cm) in length, this classic spinner features a vibrant orange UV blade finish that transitions from a bright yellow to a deep neon orange. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 20245, carries the iconic Mepps Aglia 1 stamp on its wide French-style blade. At a weight of 1/8oz (3.5g), the lure is built around a solid brass body consisting of stacked rings, providing the necessary ballast for targeted casting toward trout or panfish. The hardware remains in excellent shape with a rating of 5/5, featuring a sharp bronze-finished treble hook shielded by a bright orange attractor sleeve that complements the blade's color scheme. These components represent the blend of French engineering—the blade and mechanism originated with Andre Meulnart in 1938—and American assembly that defined the brand's mid-century expansion. The wide blade design is engineered to catch the water immediately upon retrieval, generating consistent mechanical signals through the line. The reverse side of the blade reveals the clean, unpainted brass finish, highlighting the quality of the base materials used in its production.