Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 4, 1/3oz Silver spinning lure #8085

Stamped clearly into the silver blade are the marks of its heritage, identifying this specific specimen as a "British French Pat" model. This Mepps Aglia 4, cataloged under product code 8085, measures 2 3/4" (7 cm) and weighs 1/3 oz (9 g). The construction features a sequence of three yellow and red beads situated above a treble hook protected by a segment of red tubing. The hardware is in 5/5 condition, maintaining a bright finish on the blade and sharp points on the hooks. On the reverse side of the blade, the "Made in France" stamp denotes the origin of the components, which were later assembled for the American market. The brass-colored spacers and the cone-shaped rotation system are designed to facilitate the blade's movement the moment it enters the water column. The wire shaft is straight, and the overall assembly shows the meticulous care taken during its manufacture.