Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 3, 2/5oz gold spinning lure #21387

Stamped clearly on the back of the willow-leaf blade, the words 'AGLIA LONG MADE IN FRANCE PAT.' highlight the European origins of these components. This gold-finished Mepps Aglia Long 3, designated by product code 21387, carries a weight of 2/5oz (11.5g) and an overall length of 3 1/4" (8cm). While the components were manufactured in France, the final assembly took place in the USA, a hallmark of the brand's mid-century distribution. The lure features a distinctive waffle-textured front blade with the embossed 'MEPPS' logo, paired with a central body of graduated beads. Three of these beads display a vibrant, hand-painted orange and yellow finish, set between solid brass separators. Rated at a condition of 4/5, the lure retains its original luster with minimal signs of handling on the metal and paint. The wire frame is neatly finished at the top with a brass bead and a clean twist-eye, while the bottom holds a robust treble hook.