Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 3 Dressed (bucktail), 2/5oz Silver spinning lure #9128

Weighing 2/5 oz (12 g), this Mepps spinner features the classic elongated willow leaf blade synonymous with the Aglia Long series. The silver blade displays a textured scale pattern and is clearly stamped with the number 3, indicating its size for larger stream or lake targets. Measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm), the lure's body consists of a solid brass spacer followed by a sequence of beads painted in a transition of red and yellow. This specimen, identified by product code 9128, was assembled in the USA using original French-made components. The treble hook is dressed with a generous white bucktail tied with red thread, maintaining its original shape and volume. In 5/5 condition, the silver finish on the blade remains bright and reflective, while the painted beads show no signs of chipping.