Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 0 Dressed (squirrel tail), 3/32oz Silver spinning lure #12552

Weighing exactly 3/32 oz (3 g), this Mepps inline spinner features the elongated willow-leaf blade characteristic of the Aglia Long series. The blade on this specimen shows a textured gold-toned finish with the brand name stamped clearly into the metal. At a total length of 2" (5 cm), the lure is built on a sturdy wire frame that incorporates a bright red plastic bead and two brass spacers. The dressed treble hook is tied with genuine squirrel tail in a yellow and black pattern, secured by a red thread wrap near the eye. Components for this lure were manufactured in France and assembled in the USA, carrying the specific product code 12552. Its condition is 5/5, with the feathering and metal surfaces appearing crisp and well-maintained.