Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 0 Dressed, 3/32oz Brass spinning lure #14223

Weighing in at 3/32 oz (3 g), this Mepps Aglia Long 0 Dressed is a fine example of a lure assembled in the USA using high-quality components made in France. The brass-colored willow-leaf blade features the signature "Mepps" logo and a distinct cross-hatch texture, paired with a series of brass beads and a single bright orange bead along the wire shaft. Under product code 14223, this 2" (5 cm) specimen includes a dressed treble hook consisting of brown and golden feathers bound with a red thread wrap. The willow-leaf blade design is a staple of the "Long" series, which is engineered to maintain a narrow profile during a retrieve. This particular unit is in 5/5 condition, retaining the original finish on the metal hardware and the full volume of the hand-tied dressing. The stainless steel wire form is finished with a precise top loop and a secure wrap at the hook attachment point.