Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 3 dressed (squirrel tail), 1/4oz spinning lure #12551

A classic red and white striped pattern decorates the size 3 blade of this Mepps Aglia, a signature look for one of the most recognizable spinners in history. Tied onto the treble hook, the natural squirrel tail dressing is accented with a red turkey-quill, creating a textured profile that blends brown, black, and cream tones. As cataloged under product code 12551, this 1/4oz (7.3g) lure measures 2 3/4" (7cm) from the top eyelet to the end of the hair. The reverse side of the silver-finished blade features a crisp 'MADE IN FRANCE' stamp, denoting the origin of the components before final assembly in the USA. The weighted brass body includes distinct grooves filled with red paint, all of which are remarkably well-preserved, leading to a 5/5 condition rating for this vintage piece. A folded clevis holds the blade securely to the central brass shaft, ensuring the hardware is configured for its specific rotation system.