Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet 1 Dressed, 1/8oz Nickel / White / Red spinning lure #1081

Dual-colored squirrel tail fibers in black and ginger decorate the treble hook of this size 1 inline spinner. Weighing 1/8 oz (3.5 g), the lure is built on a sturdy wire frame that measures 2" (5.0 cm) from eyelet to hook bend. The nickel blade is finished with the recognizable Mepps Comet pattern, consisting of five large red dots on a white painted field. A segmented brass body with red recessed stripes provides the necessary weight for casting. Identified by product code 1081, this USA-made specimen is rated at 4/5 for condition, exhibiting minor signs of age while retaining its original components. The stamping 'MEPPS 1 COMET' remains clearly legible on the face of the blade, which is attached via a standard metal clevis.