Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 2 dressed (squirrel tail), 3/16oz Silver spinning lure #9563

Stamped clearly on the silver-plated blade are the words "MEPPS 2 AGLIA MADE IN FRANCE," denoting the high-quality origins of this 2 1/4" (5.5cm) spinner. The brass body is detailed with four recessed red rings, a signature aesthetic that has remained consistent since Andre Meulnart first designed the Aglia in 1938. This specimen, cataloged under product code 9563, arrives in 5/5 condition with the silver finish remaining bright and the hand-tied dressing fully intact. Weighing 3/16oz (4.7g), the lure features a natural squirrel tail and turkey-quill dressing secured to the treble hook by a tight red thread wrap. The wide-profile blade is engineered to rotate on a brass clevis, a mechanical setup intended to produce constant vibrations as soon as the retrieve begins. These components, while manufactured in France, were often assembled in the USA, a collaboration that solidified the Mepps reputation among trout and bass anglers throughout the mid-20th century. The natural textures of the tail dressing provide a lifelike silhouette in the water, complementing the mechanical flash of the rotating silver blade.