Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 3, 2/5oz spinning lure #16827

Featuring a vibrant red prismatic sticker over a textured gold-finished willow blade, this spinner stands as a testament to the enduring Mepps design. The Aglia Long 3, with product code 16827, utilizes a streamlined blade geometry intended for holding depth in various current speeds. A weight of 2/5oz (11.5g) and an overall length of 3 1/4" (8 cm) makes it a substantial choice for traditional casting. The body assembly is constructed with three distinct red beads featuring yellow-painted accents followed by a smaller solid orange bead, all leading to a treble hook shielded by a red plastic sleeve. Reflecting its heritage of French components assembled in the USA, the lure is in 4/5 condition, showing light, natural wear on the wire and gold plating that characterizes a well-kept vintage specimen.