Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 2, 3/16oz Brass spinning lure #1098

Stamped clearly into the brass blade is the "British French Patent" mark, a nod to the deep heritage of the Mepps Aglia 2, cataloged here as Product Code 1098. This specific specimen weighs in at 3/16 oz (4.5 g) and measures 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length. The classic brass finish remains bright across the oval blade and the weighted, segmented body. On the reverse side of the blade, the "Made in France" origin is deeply embossed, reflecting Andre Meulnart’s original 1938 design before Todd Sheldon brought the brand to prominence in the United States during the 1960s. Its mechanical design centers on a cone rotation system intended to spin smoothly around the wire shaft. The lure features a clean treble hook and is preserved in excellent condition, earning a 5/5 rating for its well-maintained surfaces.