Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 4 dressed (bucktail), 1/3oz Nickel spinning lure #2394

A crisp 'MEPPS 4 AGLIA' stamp on the nickel blade identifies this as a size 4 French-patented design, a hallmark of the brand's mid-century dominance. Cataloged under product code 2394, the lure measures 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) and weighs 1/3 oz (10 g). Three plastic beads with a distinct yellow-to-orange gradient are stacked on the wire shaft, leading to a white bucktail-dressed treble hook. The nickel finish on the blade is bright, displaying the 'FRENCH PAT' text that points back to the lure's origins with Andre Meulnart. Components manufactured in France were assembled in the USA, featuring a brass-colored cone clevis to facilitate the blade's rotation around the shaft. With the white deer hair dressing remaining full and the metal surfaces showing minimal wear, this item holds a condition rating of 5/5. Precise machining on the wire wraps and the vibrant paint on the beads highlight the quality control of this era.