Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 2 dressed, 3/16oz Gold spinning lure #4419

Stamped clearly on the gold-colored blade, the "MADE IN FRANCE" mark points to the European origins of these size 2 components, categorized under product code 4419. This spinner, weighing 3/16 oz (4.7 g), features the iconic Aglia wide blade that Andre Meulnart invented, known for its quick rotation upon retrieval. The body consists of brass segments, including a central piece decorated with four red-painted rings for added visual contrast. Measuring a total length of 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), the lure is equipped with a treble hook dressed in thick black hair and a single red turkey-quill accent. This dressing provides a natural profile, complementing the flash of the gold-finished metal. The specimen is in excellent shape with a 5/5 condition rating, showing no signs of wear on the plating or the hand-tied feathers. Every component, from the brass beads to the stamped blade, reflects the manufacturing standards Mepps established when it first gained popularity in the US during the 1960s. The clevis is securely attached to the wire frame, allowing the gold blade to swing freely.