Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 1, 3/32oz silver spinning lure #20985

Stamping on the underside of the silver willow-leaf blade clearly reads "MADE IN FRANCE" and "PAT," reflecting the European engineering of the components used for this Mepps Aglia Long 1. The front of the blade, which displays the brand name and "AGLIA LONG," is finished with a textured diamond-grid pattern that provides a unique visual profile. This 2" (5 cm) specimen, listed under product code 20985, weighs 3/32 oz (2.6 g) and is built around a central wire shaft. A black fuzzy body is paired with a red fiber tail and black hackle feathers, creating a dark contrast against the silver metal. Brass beads are stacked on the shaft to provide weight and ensure the blade clevis remains properly positioned. While the components were produced in France, this specific lure was assembled in the USA. Rated at 4/5, the spinner is in clean condition with the original dressing and hardware showing very little wear. A treble hook is attached to the rear of the wire form, which concludes with a top loop for line connection.