Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Black Fury 2, 3/16oz spinning lure #14967

Measuring exactly 2 1/4" (5.5cm) in length, this classic spinner represents a staple of the early 1980s American production from Sheldons' Inc. in Antigo, Wisconsin. The blade features a distinctive matte black finish punctuated by five high-visibility yellow dots, a signature aesthetic for the Black Fury line intended to provide high contrast in various water conditions. A gold-plated treble hook is paired with a transparent red bead and a series of brass-colored body weights that bring the total weight to 3/16oz (4.5g). Stamped clearly on the blade face is the size 2 designation alongside the brand name. This specific specimen, identified by product code 14967, is presented on its original "Mepps Killer" card, which details various recommended species like Trout and Bass on the reverse. The lure is unused and the hardware retains its original factory luster, while the vintage packaging shows natural signs of shelf age from the past four decades.