Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet 1, 1/8oz spinning lure #15896

Featuring a white spinner blade decorated with five distinct red dots, this classic piece of tackle is a sized #1 inline spinner designed for finesse applications. The blade is clearly stamped with "MEPPS 1 COMET" in red lettering, confirming its lineage as a French-designed component assembled in the USA. Weighing in at 1/8 oz (3.5 g) and measuring 2" (5 cm) in total length, the lure utilizes a heavy brass body accented with three red-painted grooves to provide casting weight and visual contrast. A bright red plastic sleeve covers the shank of the treble hook, a signature detail for this specific model that acts as a strike indicator. The wire shaft is secured with a folded clevis and features a small brass bead and a larger tapered weight to ensure smooth rotation. This particular specimen is in exceptional condition, rated 5/5, with all paint and metal surfaces retaining their original luster. The treble hook remains sharp and straight, attached via the traditional split ring assembly at the rear of the weighted body.