Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 4 dressed (bucktail), 1/3oz Silver / purple spinning lure #10080

A deep purple bucktail dressing defines the tail section of this size 4 spinner, paired with vibrant yellow beads featuring orange accents. Stamped on the silver blade is the 'Mepps Aglia France' hallmark, signifying the origin of the components before final assembly in the US. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (10 g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, this specimen is built around a heavy-duty wire shaft. The blade features a cone-shaped rotation point designed to facilitate rotation in flowing or still water. The hand-tied purple bucktail is accented with red thread at the tie point, concealing a sharp treble hook. Rated at 5/5, the lure is a clean example of the classic Aglia series with well-preserved coloring on the beads. This product code 10080 model utilizes the original French design established by Andre Meulnart, featuring a broad blade profile and brass hardware spacers.