Museum Archive: Mepps Aglia 5, 1/2oz Gold spinning lure #2278

Gold-plated blades on these classic inline spinners are designed to catch light and move water the moment they begin the retrieve. Measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm), this particular specimen, cataloged under product code 2278, features the signature Aglia blade shape that has defined the Mepps brand since its inception by Andre Meulnart in 1938. The 1/2 oz (14 g) weight provides the necessary heft for long-distance casting toward large predators like northern pike or musky. On the wire assembly, a vibrant red sleeve sits just above the treble hook, providing a focused strike point for following fish. This specific lure is unused and remains housed in its original retail blister pack, preserved in the same state as when it left the Sheldons', Inc. facility in Antigo, Wisconsin. The back of the packaging highlights the versatility of the #5 size for large game fish, referencing its reputation for securing record-breaking catches. It reflects the assembly history of the brand, having been put together in the USA using both domestic and foreign components while maintaining the high-grade French engineering of the original French spinner design.