Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 3 Dressed (bucktail), 2/5oz fishing lure #9676

Featuring a hand-dressed treble hook with black hair and a distinct red accent, this 3 1/4" (8 cm) inline spinner shows the classic design used by generations of anglers. The willow leaf blade, stamped with "Mepps AGLIA LONG" and the size "3", is finished in a high-visibility orange over gold that assists with visibility in various light conditions. On the main shaft, three graduated beads—two yellow and one translucent red—rest against the 2/5 oz (12 g) body. Showing very light signs of previous use consistent with a 4/5 rating, the lure features its original French-made components and USA assembly. This particular model, cataloged under product code 9676, is built for deeper retrieves where the elongated blade creates a slim profile. The brass clevis and wire construction ensure the blade rotates freely around the internal weight.