Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 2 Dressed, 1/4oz Silver spinning lure #8810

Stamped with the iconic 'MADE IN FRANCE' mark on the reverse of the blade, this spinner serves as a fine example of mid-century angling engineering. The 1/4oz (7.3g) weight is concentrated in a brass body sequence highlighted by red spacers and a single red bead. Measuring 2 3/4" (7cm) in total length, the Aglia Long 2 Dressed carries a dimpled silver blade designed to rotate tightly around the central wire. The hardware features components made in France and was assembled in the USA, as noted in the historical production logs for product code 8810. Its treble hook is meticulously dressed in natural white deer hair, bound by red thread to provide a larger profile. This particular specimen remains in 5/5 condition, showing well-maintained metal finishes and crisp stamping on the blade face. The long blade shape is specifically intended for fishing in fast current or for reaching deeper targets while maintaining a slim profile.