Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Black Fury 2, 3/16oz Black/red spinning lure #16738

Adorned with five distinct fluorescent red dots on a matte black finish, the blade of this spinner is a hallmark of the Mepps lineup. This specific Black Fury 2, designated by product code 16738, weighs in at 3/16 oz (4.7 g) and measures a total of 2 1/4" (6 cm) in length. Looking closely at the oval blade, the "MEPPS 2 BLACK FURY" stamp is crisp against the black background, showcasing components manufactured in France and later assembled in the USA. The lure features a weighted brass body with deep grooves, situated above a bright red bead that provides a focal point near the tail. Attached to the gold-finished wire is a treble hook dressed in vibrant red feathers, tied securely with red thread. In its current 5/5 condition, the specimen is unused, with no signs of wear on the painted dots or the gold plating of the hook. The clevis allows the blade to rotate around the central axis, while the wire loop at the top remains perfectly formed for a direct tie or snap swivel connection.