Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia 4 dressed (squirrel tail), 1/3oz Silver spinning lure #14866

Silver plating on the wide French blade provides a high-contrast flash, paired with three distinct orange-and-red beads that serve as a visual strike point. Identified by product code 14866, this Mepps Aglia 4 dressed (squirrel tail) spinner weighs 1/3 oz (10 g) and represents a classic design used by generations of anglers. The specimen features a hand-tied natural squirrel hair dressing on the treble hook, creating a mottled brown and tan silhouette. Measured at 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the lure is constructed with a brass cone rotation system and a sturdy wire frame assembled in the USA with French components. This specific lure is in remarkable shape, with a clean silver finish and a full, intact tail dressing, warranting a 5/5 condition rating. The Aglia 4 size is traditionally used for targeting larger species like pike, bass, or salmon, where the larger blade profile is a benefit.