Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 3, 2/5oz Gold spinning lure #22084

Heavily textured with a cross-hatch pattern, the gold-finished willow blade on this Mepps Aglia Long 3 provides a unique visual profile when moving through the water column. Weighing in at 11.5 g (2/5 oz) and measuring 8 cm (3 1/4"), this inline spinner utilizes a heavy brass body comprised of graduated beads for stable casting and depth maintenance. On the reverse side of the blade, the stampings clearly indicate the components originated in France, while the final assembly took place in the USA. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 22084, remains in excellent condition with a rating of 5/5, showing bright metal surfaces and a sharp, clean treble hook. The #3 size willow-leaf blade is designed for a lower rotation angle than standard Aglia models, allowing it to stay deeper in heavy currents. Every component, from the clevis to the wire shaft, maintains its original structural integrity, reflecting the high manufacturing standards synonymous with the Mepps brand.