Museum Archive: Mepps Aglia 1, 1/8oz Red / White / Gold spinning lure #4922

Red, white, and gold accents on the blade define this specimen as a versatile choice for anglers targeting trout or panfish in varied water conditions. Weighing exactly 1/8 oz (3.5 g) and measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, this Mepps Aglia 1 carries product code 4922. It remains in its original green and white cardboard packaging, marking it as unused and exceptionally well-preserved for a collector’s archive. The design features a brass body and a treble hook with a red sleeve, staying true to the French engineering developed by Andre Meulnart in 1938 before Todd Sheldon brought the brand to prominence in the United States. The wide blade is mounted on a cone rotation system specifically designed to begin spinning immediately upon contact with the water. Flipping the vintage 'Mepps Killer' card over reveals a classic mail-in offer to save 25 cents on a fisherman's guide, a charming detail that dates back to the era when these lures were becoming the world’s most popular spinner.