Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Aglia Mino 3, 1/3oz Silver spinning lure #6639

Measuring 4" (10cm) in length, this Mepps Aglia Mino 3 combines a classic silver-finished spinner blade with a detailed soft-plastic minnow body for a hybrid presentation. The blade features the iconic stamping of the size 3 Aglia and the 'Made in France' mark, denoting the origin of the core components used during its assembly in the USA. At a weight of 1/3oz (9g), the lure is constructed with a weighted brass torso that includes five recessed red-painted rings, providing a distinct visual contrast against the metallic spacers. This specimen, identified by Product Code 6639, is in 4/5 condition, exhibiting a gentle, natural dulling of the silver plating and light oxidation on the brass components that highlights its vintage character. The soft-plastic Mino body retains its supple texture and original golden-grey baitfish coloration, rigged securely with a tandem hook setup consisting of a mid-body single hook and a trailing treble. Designed for casting or trolling, the assembly relies on a brass cone rotation system that ensures the clevis and blade spin freely around the central wire shaft. The wire harness remains straight, and the hooks show only minor signs of age while maintaining their functional integrity for targeting trout, bass, or pike.