Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Black Fury 4 Dressed, 1/3oz Black / Red spinning lure #1149

Contrasting sharply against the deep black blade, five vibrant red dots define the classic look of this French-engineered spinner. Assembled in the USA using components manufactured in France, this Mepps Black Fury 4 Dressed carries the product code 1149 and remains in a solid 4/5 condition. The 1/3 oz (9 g) weight is balanced along a 2 3/4" (7 cm) length, anchored by a feathered treble hook dressed in bright orange-red fibers. Inspecting the blade reveals the crisp red stamp identifying the model as a No. 4. The lure's body features a series of stacked brass rings leading to a translucent red attractor bead positioned just above the hook eye. This specific configuration highlights the brand's traditional use of brass hardware and distinct color patterns for high visibility.