Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 2, 3/16oz Brass spinning lure #1144

Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5cm) in length, this classic brass spinner is a quintessential piece of angling history, cataloged under product code 1144. The blade features the iconic stamped "MEPPS 2 AGLIA" along with the "BRITISH FRENCH PATENT" mark, a direct link to Andre Meulnart’s 1938 design. Weighing 3/16oz (4.5g), the solid brass body provides necessary heft for casting while maintaining balance. Flipping the blade reveals the "MADE IN FRANCE" stamp, confirming where these high-quality components originated before assembly in the USA. This specimen is in 5/5 condition and is unused, with a clean and bright finish across its metal components. The Aglia's wide blade design is technically engineered to achieve a high-frequency rotation as soon as it enters the water, which is a hallmark of the French-designed spinner. A sturdy wire shaft secures the rotating clevis and supports a sharp treble hook at the tail.