Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Hot 4, 1/3oz spinning lure #1920

French-made components assembled in the USA define the construction of this Mepps Aglia Hot 4, a classic spinner recognized for its high-contrast aesthetic. Weighing 1/3 oz (9 g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in total length, this size 4 model features a bold hot orange blade stamped with the distinctive black Mepps and Aglia logos. The reverse side of the blade carries the traditional "MADE IN FRANCE" stamp, indicating the source of its precision-engineered hardware. A series of neon orange beads sits behind a gold-toned brass body, leading down to a treble hook equipped with a matching orange sleeve. Identified by product code 1920, this specimen is unused, though a small paint chip is visible on the central body bead, resulting in a condition rating of 5/5. The wide-profile blade is designed to catch water immediately upon retrieval, supported by a heavy-duty wire frame and a clean clevis assembly.