Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 2, 3/16oz Silver spinning lure #0199

Stamping on the silver blade reveals its lineage with 'British French Patent' and 'U.S. Pend' markings, a classic visual detail for the Mepps Aglia 2. Weighing 3/16 oz (5 g), this spinner is a prime example of the French-engineered hardware that Andre Meulnart pioneered in 1938. The 2" (5 cm) frame features a series of brass body beads leading to a treble hook equipped with a signature red sleeve. Cataloged as product code 0199, this specimen represents the era when components manufactured in France were assembled in the USA to meet the demands of North American anglers. The wide blade is designed for a cone-style rotation, which provides the mechanical vibration needed to target species like trout, bass, and perch. In excellent 5/5 condition, the silver plating and hardware maintain a clean, well-preserved appearance suitable for both a display case or a vintage tackle setup.