Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 3 dressed (bucktail), 1/4oz Brass / Fluorescent Orange spinning lure #4422

Fluorescent orange sticker accents on a brass blade make this particular Mepps Aglia 3 dressed spinner, product code 4422, a highly visible choice for various water conditions. At a weight of 1/4 oz (7.3 g) and a total length of 2 1/4 inches (6 cm), the lure utilizes the classic French-designed cone rotation system for immediate blade movement upon retrieve. The brass components are paired with a hand-tied yellow bucktail dressing on the treble hook, secured with a distinctive red thread wrap that matches the grooved accents on the weighted body. This specimen's hardware, including the wire shaft and clevis, remains straight and functional, showing only light surface marks and slight wear on the blade's paint consistent with its 4/5 condition rating. Originally developed in France by Andre Meulnart in 1938, the Aglia series became a cornerstone of the American fishing market after being popularized in Wisconsin. The stamping on the blade is clearly legible, reflecting the lure's heritage as an assembled piece using high-quality French components. The yellow hair dressing provides a larger profile in the water, complementing the vibrations produced by the wide-profile blade as it spins around the weighted brass core.