Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 2 Dressed, 1/4oz Silver spinning lure #12416

Silver-finished willow-leaf blades bearing the 'Made in France' stamp identify this Mepps Aglia Long 2 Dressed as a classic example of the 12416 series. Weighing 1/4 oz (7.3 g), the lure is built around a segmented brass body with recessed red accents and a single red bead for visual contrast. The feathered treble hook is dressed with thick black hair and includes a flash of red, adding bulk to the 2 3/4" (7 cm) profile. Its stainless wire frame is finished with a precise wrap at the line-tie, securing the brass clevis that holds the blade. This specimen, which combines French-made components with USA assembly, maintains a 5/5 condition rating, with all markings on the silver blade remaining sharp and the dressing on the hook fully intact. The red paint fills on the weighted body are vibrant and cleanly applied.