Museum Archive: Mepps Aglia 4, 1/3oz Silver spinning lure #2296

A polished silver blade stamped with the "MEPPS AGLIA 4" mark defines this classic French spinner design, weighing in at 1/3 oz (9 g). Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the lure features the traditional Aglia blade shape, which is technically designed to rotate at a wide angle to create consistent displacement through the water column. The silver-finished components are paired with a sharp treble hook that includes a bright fluorescent red sleeve on the shank, providing a high-visibility strike point. Cataloged under product code 2296, this spinner represents the Mepps heritage that began after Todd Sheldon started importing these French designs to Wisconsin in the mid-20th century. This particular specimen remains in its original clear blister packaging and is in unused condition.