Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet 3 Mino, 1/3oz Silver spinning lure #16169

Stamping on the silver blade clearly displays "MEPPS 3 COMET" alongside its "MADE IN FRANCE" origin, marking the quality of this 4 1/4" (11 cm) hybrid lure. Weighing 1/3 oz (9 g), the design utilizes a weighted brass body accented by recessed red rings to provide the necessary heft for casting. This specific model, identified by product code 16169, features a realistic soft plastic minnow body that serves as a primary visual attractor behind the rotating blade. Components for this lure were manufactured in France and assembled in the USA, a common trait for these classic collaboration pieces. The silver finish on the blade and the detailing on the soft body are well-preserved, earning this specimen a condition rating of 5/5. Two integrated treble hooks are positioned at the belly and tail to facilitate reliable hooksets.