Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 4 Dressed (1970s), 1/3oz spinning lure #22432

Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in total length, this vintage spinner represents the mid-century era when French components were regularly assembled in the USA. The size 4 blade displays a vibrant red and white candy-stripe pattern, clearly marked with the model number and the classic cursive brand script. A sequence of three stacked beads in a weathered yellow and brown finish provides spacing along the wire shaft. The treble hook is meticulously hand-dressed with natural squirrel tail fur in shades of brown and burnt orange, secured by a bright red thread wrap. Tipping the scales at 1/3 oz (10 g), the lure features a stamped brass finish on the reverse side of the blade. This specimen, identified by product code 22432, maintains a clean 4/5 condition with gentle signs of age that reflect its historical authenticity. The wire form remains straight and the hardware retains its structural integrity.