Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet 3 Dressed (squirrel tail), 1/4oz White / Black / Gold spinning lure #14250

A classic gold-plated blade serves as the foundation for this spinner, featuring the iconic "Mepps 3 Comet" stamp on a crisp white background with bold black dots. This specific specimen, identified by product code 14250, represents the high-quality assembly of French-made components in the USA. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (6.5 g) and measuring 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) in length, the lure is built on a sturdy wire frame that incorporates a series of machined brass beads detailed with recessed red paint. A notable technical feature is the wire clip design, which allows for the quick exchange of the treble hook. The hook itself is meticulously dressed with a natural squirrel tail, bound by a bright red thread collar. This lure is in 5/5 condition, with the gold plating on the blade and brass body retaining a high-luster finish and no visible signs of age on the squirrel tail fibers. The size 3 Comet is engineered for straight-retrieve casting, where the blade rotates smoothly around the brass axis.