Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Black Fury 1 Dressed (squirrel tail), 1/8oz spinning lure #13929

Yellow dots punctuating a jet-black blade are the unmistakable signature of this Mepps Black Fury 1 Dressed spinner. At 1/8 oz (3.6 g), this size 1 lure measures 2" (5 cm) from the wire loop to the end of its natural squirrel tail dressing. The brass body features distinctive grooves and is paired with a bright red bead that provides a sharp focal point between the weight and the hook. This particular specimen, identified by product code 13929, reflects the brand's history of utilizing French-made components assembled in the USA. The treble hook is neatly wrapped in squirrel hair, which adds a significant profile to the presentation. Every detail, from the crisp stamping on the blade to the integrity of the wire frame, remains in excellent form, deserving a condition rating of 5/5.