Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 3 dressed (squirrel tail), 1/4oz Gold spinning lure #5705

Stamping on the gold-toned blade proudly displays its French origins, a hallmark for collectors of this Mepps Aglia 3 dressed (squirrel tail) cataloged under product code 5705. Weighing 1/4 oz (7.3 g), this spinner features the traditional wide-profile blade that defines the Aglia series. The total length reaches 2 1/4" (6 cm), ending in a treble hook meticulously dressed with natural squirrel hair and secured with a band of red thread. The main body consists of stacked brass components, including a ribbed section where red paint remains nestled in the grooves. Assembled in the USA from French-made components, the lure uses a clevis-mounted blade and a cone rotation system intended for casting across varied currents. The condition of the specimen is an excellent 5/5, with the metal surfaces looking bright and the hair dressing remaining full and well-bound. Anglers typically reach for this size when targeting trout, bass, or larger panfish. The wire form is finished with a clean top loop for a secure connection to the line or a snap swivel.