Museum Archive: Mepps Aglia 4, 1/3oz Silver spinning lure #3942

A weight of 1/3 oz (9.4 g) makes this size 4 Mepps Aglia a versatile choice for mid-range casting toward species like pike, bass, or large trout. This silver-bladed specimen measures 2 3/4" (7 cm) in total length and features the iconic French spinner design originally engineered by Andre Meulnart in 1938. The bright silver finish on the blade is paired with a distinct red tube covering the shank of the treble hook, serving as a classic visual trigger. This specific lure is unused, preserved in its original vintage retail packaging with the signature blue grid and yellow accents. Labeled under stock number B4 S and product code 3942, the carding notes its assembly in Antigo, Wisconsin, using a blend of domestic and foreign components. The precision-stamped blade is attached via a folded brass clevis, a key component of the Aglia's mechanical rotation system.