Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 3, 2/5oz Silver spinning lure #13359

Weighted at 2/5oz (11.5g), a silver-finished spinner represents the precision engineering of the French-born Mepps design, specifically cataloged under product code 13359. The 3 1/4" (8cm) frame is built around an Aglia Long #3 willow-leaf blade, which features a distinctive textured surface and clear black lettering identifying the model. Flipping the blade reveals the authentic "Made in France" stamp, reflecting its origins before being assembled in the USA. A series of vibrant yellow and red gradient beads adds a bold visual contrast against the metallic silver, leading down to a sharp treble hook protected by a segment of red tubing. This specific Mepps Aglia Long 3 remains in excellent condition, showing a 5/5 rating with bright hardware and crisp markings. The wire construction is straight and secure, terminating in the standard twisted eyelet for a reliable connection to your leader or line. Designed primarily for casting in deeper or faster water where a lower-profile blade rotation is preferred, the lure remains a staple for collectors of European-American tackle collaborations.