Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 3 dressed, 1/4oz Gold spinning lure #5828

Stamped clearly into the 1/4oz (7.3g) gold blade are the marks indicating its international lineage, identifying this Mepps Aglia 3 dressed as a true classic. Measuring 2 1/4" (6cm) in length, this specimen, identified by product code 5828, displays an excellent preservation of its original components and is rated 5/5. The lure features a hand-tied dressing composed of natural squirrel and deer hair with prominent turkey-quill accents, all bound by a clean red thread wrap. This specific model highlights the collaboration between French engineering and American assembly, a partnership that began in the 1960s after Todd Sheldon brought Andre Meulnart’s 1938 design to the US market. The solid brass body segments and the heavy-duty wire form provide the necessary heft for casting, while the wide-profile blade is designed for immediate rotation. The treble hook remains sharp and is well-concealed within the dense natural fibers of the tail.