Museum Archive: Mepps Aglia 3, 1/4oz Gold spinning lure #10381

A striking red sleeve protects the shank of the treble hook on this classic spinner, a signature detail for many vintage presentations. This specimen, bearing product code 10381, features the iconic broad blade finished in a brilliant gold tone designed to catch light effectively. Weighing in at 1/4oz (7g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7cm), the size 3 Aglia remains a versatile choice for anything from mid-sized bass to walleye. The original blister card, showing the Sheldon’s Inc. address in Antigo, Wisconsin, preserves the piece in an unused state, keeping the "original French spinner" branding and technical information intact. The cone rotation system is engineered to allow the blade to spin immediately upon contact with the water, adapting its resistance to the retrieval speed. Found in its original packaging, the lure is unused and presents in excellent form. The back of the card provides a vintage "Fishing Guide" offer and an illustration of the five different Mepps spinner blades, reflecting the brand’s deep history since its 1938 inception by Andre Meulnart.