Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 3 Dressed, 2/5oz Silver spinning lure #15368

Silver-toned textures on the elongated willow blade characterize this Mepps Aglia Long 3 Dressed, which carries the product code 15368. Weighing in at 2/5 oz (12 g), the lure features a series of three beads—two painted with a yellow and red transition and one solid red—strung along the wire shaft. These components were manufactured in France and assembled in the USA. The treble hook is finished with a dense black squirrel tail dressing, secured by a bold red thread wrap. Measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm) in total length, the blade itself bears the classic stamped branding and a diamond-grid pattern. This specimen is in 5/5 condition, showing the original factory finish on the hardware with only very slight signs of age on the painted bead surfaces. Designed for deep-running retrieves or fishing in strong currents, the elongated blade shape provides a specific resistance profile during a steady retrieve.