Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 2 dressed, 3/16oz Nickel spinning lure #1083

Stamped clearly into the nickel-plated blade, the 'MADE IN FRANCE' mark points back to the French origins of this size 2 spinner. The blade also bears the classic 'MEPPS 2 AGLIA' designation, identifying it as a staple in the collection of any seasoned angler. Weighing 3/16oz (4.7g), the lure is built around a solid brass body featuring four distinct red painted rings. The dressing consists of natural squirrel hair tied with a vibrant red wrap, providing a lifelike profile that contrasts against the metallic hardware. This specimen, assigned product code 1083, maintains an excellent condition rating of 5/5, with the finish on the 2 1/4" (5.5cm) blade remaining bright and the hair dressing thick and clean. Utilizing the cone rotation system originally developed by Andre Meulnart, the design facilitates the blade spinning smoothly around the central wire. The dressed treble hook adds a substantial visual silhouette for targeting trout, perch, or panfish.