Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 3, 1/4oz Gold spinning lure #10079

Stamped into the gold-finished blade is the distinct 'British French Pat.' marking, a nod to the long-standing international heritage of this Mepps Aglia 3. Weighing 1/4oz (7g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7cm) in length, this specific specimen features a vibrant red plastic sleeve over the treble hook shank, providing a clear visual contrast against the hardware. The reverse of the blade bears the 'For Breck's Canada' and 'Made in France' stamps, identifying its distribution through the Canadian importer that helped popularize Andre Meulnart's 1938 design. The solid brass body is detailed with deep horizontal ribbing, providing the necessary weight for casting while serving as the anchor for the cone-shaped clevis. Every component of this 5/5 condition spinner, from the brass wire forms to the polished gold plating, reflects the durable construction that turned these spinners into global standards. This Product Code 10079 represents the mid-sized Aglia design frequently used for targeting larger trout, bass, or pike.