Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 3, 2/5oz Rainbo spinning lure #21018

Featuring a holographic honeycomb pattern on its willow-leaf blade, this Mepps Aglia Long 3 showcases the distinctive 'Rainbo' finish that has long been a favorite for its light reflection. Stamped with 'MADE IN FRANCE' on the reverse side of the 3 1/4" (8 cm) blade, it reflects the manufacturer's tradition of precision European engineering. The body construction features a sequence of brass spacers followed by two yellow beads with orange accents and a final solid orange bead. With a weight of 2/5 oz (11.5 g), the lure is designed for stability and reaching specific depths in the water column. The treble hook retains its original red sleeve tubing, providing a localized strike point. This specimen, identified by product code 21018, is in 5/5 condition, with the paint and metal components showing the care of a well-preserved collection. It represents a classic era of tackle assembled in the USA using components manufactured in France.