Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1 Hot Pink, 1/8oz Fluorescent Pink spinning lure #6331

Fluorescent pink paint covers the wide blade of this specimen, a color choice specifically designed for maximum visibility in murky or deep water conditions. Identified by product code 6331, this Mepps Aglia 1 Hot Pink weighs exactly 1/8oz (3.5g) and has a total length of 2" (5cm). The brass body is precisely machined with horizontal ridges, providing the weight necessary for accurate casting and balancing the unit on the stainless steel wire shaft. A bright orange-red plastic sleeve is positioned over the treble hook shank, serving as a secondary visual attractor that complements the UV-reactive properties of the blade. The stamped blade clearly displays the iconic branding and the size 1 designation. This lure is in 5/5 condition, appearing remarkably clean with sharp black lettering. Based on a design first patented in 1938 by Andre Meulnart in France, the Aglia utilizes a clevis and cone rotation system to ensure the blade begins rotating the moment it begins its retrieve through the water. Components were manufactured in France and assembled in the USA, a hallmark of the brand's mid-century expansion under Todd Sheldon.