Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 2, 1/4oz Nickel / Blue spinning lure #3653

A distinctive willow-leaf blade, stamped with 'Made in France Pat.' on its reverse side, characterizes this Mepps Aglia Long 2 spinner. The front of the blade features a striking blue sticker with a white dot pattern, clearly displaying the iconic Mepps branding and the size '2.' A solid brass body, composed of a series of stacked rings and a decorative cone, provides the 1/4 oz (7.4 g) weight required for effective casting into deeper pockets or faster currents. Just above the red-sleeved treble hook sits a bright orange plastic bead, adding a sharp focal point of contrast against the nickel-finished hardware. While the individual components were crafted in France, this specific specimen, cataloged under product code 3653, was assembled in the USA. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in total length, the lure shows only light handling marks consistent with its well-preserved 4/5 condition rating. The elongated blade design is specifically intended for high-resistance environments like heavy stream flow, where its narrow profile helps keep the lure at a stable depth during the retrieve.