Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Long 3 Mino, 1/2oz Silver spinning lure #16030

Silver-colored willow leaf blade stamped 'Mepps Aglia Long' and 'Made in France' highlights the hybrid heritage of this classic spinner. Weighing 1/2oz (14g) and measuring 4 3/4" (12cm) in total length, the lure pairs a traditional elongated blade with a soft plastic minnow body featuring a realistic blue-grey scale pattern and painted eye. This specific model, identified by product code 16030, was assembled in the USA using components made in France, reflecting a significant era in the brand's distribution history. A series of four stacked beads—one translucent orange followed by three bicolored red and yellow beads—acts as a spacer and visual trigger. The hardware setup includes a single belly-mounted hook and a trailing treble at the tail. This specimen is rated at 4/5, showing light, honest wear while retaining clear 'Made in France' and 'Pat.' stamps on the blade. The Aglia Long blade profile is specifically engineered for staying deep during the retrieve, particularly when casting across river currents.