Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 1 UV, 1/8oz Chartreuse spinning lure #14131

Chartreuse pigment covers the size 1 blade, specifically formulated to glow under UV light for increased visibility in stained water or low-light conditions. Cataloged under product code 14131, this Mepps Aglia 1 UV is a quintessential spinner assembled in the USA from French components. Weighing 1/8oz (3.5 g) with a total length of 2" (5 cm), it features a solid brass-toned body with a stacked, ribbed profile. The hardware on this piece is exceptionally clean, with the stamped blade markings reading "Mepps AGLIA 1" in crisp black lettering, warranting a 5/5 condition rating. A small segment of orange tubing is fitted over the shank of the bronze treble hook, acting as a visual attractor. Historically, this assembly style represents the expansion of the brand after Todd Sheldon's successful introduction of these French lures to the American market in the 1960s.