Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1, 1/8oz Silver spinning lure #6111

Stamped clearly into the silver-finished blade are the marks of its heritage: "MEPPS AGLIA 1 MADE IN FRANCE." A weight of 1/8 oz (3.5 g) makes this specific size 1 model a precision tool for light-line enthusiasts seeking trout or panfish. The ribbed body displays distinct red painted rings that provide a sharp contrast against the darkened brass finish. At the base, the treble hook is shrouded in a red plastic tube, a classic Mepps signature designed to provide a specific visual focal point. Measuring 2" (5.0 cm) from the wire eyelet to the hook bend, the lure is cataloged under product code 6111. The wide-profile blade hangs from a simple brass clevis, a mechanical detail central to the rotation system Andre Meulnart perfected in the late 1930s. Regarding its condition, this specimen is a 4/5, showing only minor surface storage marks on the blade while the wire shaft and hardware remain straight and fully functional.