Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 3 dressed (squirrel tail), 1/4oz Gold / Red spinning lure #6509

Red and white stripes across a size 3 gold blade distinguish this Mepps Aglia 3 dressed spinner as a staple in vintage tackle history. Weighing 1/4 oz (7.3 g), this specimen features a natural squirrel tail dressing on the treble hook, secured by a tightly wound red thread. The blade, contributing to a total length of 2 1/4" (6 cm), carries the iconic brand logo alongside the number 3 designation on a white-and-red decal. This lure, recognized by product code 6509, was assembled in the USA with components manufactured in France, staying true to the design Andre Meulnart invented in 1938. The ribbed brass body highlights recessed red paint, while the brass clevis is designed to facilitate blade rotation around the central wire shaft. Maintaining an excellent 5/5 condition, the metal surfaces and the hair dressing remain clean and well-preserved.