Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 3 Dressed, 2/5oz Brass / Orange / White spinning lure #7980
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| Product Code (SKU) | 7980 |
| Brand | Mepps |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 2/5 oz (12 g) |
| Length | 3 1/4" (8 cm) |
| Color | Brass / Orange / White |
| Country of origin | Assembled in USA / (components made in France) |
| Type | Feathered |
Brass components and a vibrant orange willow-leaf blade define this Mepps Aglia Long 3 Dressed, cataloged under Product Code 7980. Stamped clearly with the model name and size, the blade is paired with a series of orange and yellow beads that lead down to a feathered treble hook. This specific lure, weighing 2/5 oz (12 g) and measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm), features a natural white deer hair dressing tied with deep red thread. Assembled in the USA using components manufactured in France, the construction reflects the high standards of mid-century tackle production. The condition is excellent, showing clean surfaces on the blade and sharp hooks, earning a rating of 5/5. A sturdy wire shaft passes through the beads and a brass stirrup clevis to secure the assembly.
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