Museum Archive: Mepps Aglia Hot Pink 4 Dressed (bucktail), 1/3oz Pink spinning lure #3099

Vibrant Hot Pink paint covers the size 4 blade of this specimen, which weighs in at a versatile 1/3 oz (10 g). The blade is clearly stamped with the classic Mepps AGLIA branding, identifying its lineage from the original 1938 French design by Andre Meulnart. A series of three matching pink beads forms the body, leading down to a treble hook dressed with white bucktail. This dressing is tightly secured with a bright red thread wrap, providing a distinct visual contrast against the white hair. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in total length, the lure is built on a sturdy wire frame with a brass clevis that allows for rotation around the shaft during casting and retrieving. As an unused specimen, it remains in pristine state, exhibiting no wear on the painted surfaces or the natural hair dressing. These size 4 spinners are often favored for targeting larger species like northern pike or heavy-bodied bass where visibility and profile size are key factors.