Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1 dressed, 1/8oz Silver spinning lure #3351

A stamped silver blade featuring 'BRITISH FRENCH PAT' markings defines this classic spinner's visual identity. Cataloged under product code 3351, this Mepps Aglia 1 dressed features a textured silver finish on its wide blade designed to turn upon retrieval. Weighing in at 1/8 oz (3.5 g) and measuring 2" (5 cm) in total length, the lure showcases signature brass-tone body segments accentuated by three deep red grooves. The dressing on the hook is a meticulous combination of natural squirrel and deer hair, secured with a vibrant red thread wrap at the base of the shank. These components, manufactured in France and assembled in the USA, reflect the legacy of Andre Meulnart’s 1938 design which utilizes a cone rotation system for the blade. The specimen is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, showing clear stamps and intact feathered elements. The top of the wire frame is finished with a clean, twisted loop for secure line connection.