Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 3 dressed (squirrel tail) (1960s), 1/4oz silver spinning lure #23570

Silver-plated blade surface is stamped with "MEPPS 3 AGLIA BRITISH FRENCH PAT," identifying its mid-century heritage and specific patent history. This specimen, product code 23570, features a genuine squirrel tail dressing tied with red thread onto a sturdy treble hook. Assembled in the USA using French-made components, the spinner weighs in at 1/4oz (7.3g) and measures 2 3/4" (7cm) in total length. The brass body includes five distinctive red painted grooves that provide a sharp visual contrast against the metallic finish. Rated at a 4/5 condition, the piece shows minor signs of its age that don't detract from the soft texture of the fur or the clarity of the blade stamps. A simple clevis attachment allows the teardrop blade to swing on the wire shaft during a steady casting retrieve.