Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 3 dressed (squirrel tail), 1/4oz Gold spinning lure #4673

Stamped clearly on the convex side of the gold-finished blade is the 'MEPPS 3 AGLIA' mark along with 'MADE IN FRANCE,' a nod to the origins of André Meulnart’s 1938 design. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7.3 g), this specimen represents a mid-sized workhorse of the Aglia lineup. The 2 1/4" (6 cm) frame features a classic brass body decorated with deep red recessed rings, providing a stark contrast against the gold metal. A genuine squirrel tail dressing is hand-tied to the treble hook, incorporating natural earth-toned fibers and a distinctive red thread wrap at the head. Assembled in the USA using French components, the hardware shows a clean, bright finish consistent with a 5/5 condition rating. The cone-shaped bead and clevis setup are engineered for immediate rotation upon retrieve, a technical standard that helped make the Wisconsin-based Mepps brand a staple in American tackle boxes. The product code 4673 identifies this feathered variant, often selected by anglers targeting bass, larger trout, or walleye. The hook points remain sharp, shielded by the dense fur of the dressing.