Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet 3 Dressed, 1/4oz Gold spinning lure #14895
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| Product Code (SKU) | 14895 |
| Brand | Mepps |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/4 oz (6.5 g) |
| Length | 2 3/4" (7 cm) |
| Color | Gold |
| Type | Feathered |
Adorning the treble hook is a classic squirrel tail dressing, a signature feature of the Mepps Comet 3 Dressed model from the 1960s. This specific specimen, identified by product code 14895, features a brass-toned blade deeply stamped with "FRENCH BRITISH PATENT MADE IN FRANCE." Weighing in at 1/4oz (6.5g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7cm) in length, the Gold color palette is beautifully balanced by a black-ribbed body with golden horizontal accents. The French-made Comet series is uniquely characterized by its detachable hook system, which allowed anglers to easily swap the feathered treble for a plain hook or different sizes in the field. Looking closely at the wire and stamping, the lure is in 5/5 condition, preserved with its original red thread wrap at the base of the multi-colored brown and white fur. The blade's oval shape and the specific weight distribution are hallmarks of this mid-century casting staple.
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