Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 2 dressed (bucktail), 3/16oz Silver spinning lure #9945

Weighting in at 3/16oz (4.7g), this specimen features a hand-dressed black bucktail with a vibrant red turkey-quill accent. The silver-finished oval blade is stamped with the classic Mepps branding and rotates via a brass clevis around a wire shaft. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5cm) in total length, the Aglia 2 (Product Code: 9945) utilizes a central body comprised of brass weights, including a distinct ribbed section with red-filled grooves for added visual contrast. This specific lure reflects the long-standing manufacturing heritage of components made in France and assembled in the USA. The condition is rated 5/5, showing a bright, reflective blade surface and a full, well-preserved dressing. The weighted body is designed for balanced casting and immediate blade rotation upon the start of a retrieve.