Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet 4 Mino, 2/5oz Brass spinning lure #15575

Stamped with the iconic "MADE IN FRANCE" and "MEPPS 4 COMET" lettering, the brass blade on this specimen serves as the signature engine of the assembly. This Mepps Comet 4 Mino, cataloged under product code 15575, utilizes a modular two-part construction where the spinner rig leads a lifelike soft-bodied minnow trailer. Weighing in at 2/5oz (12g), the lure is balanced for versatile casting depths. The 4 3/4" (12cm) minnow body transitions from a dark olive-brown dorsal side to a golden-brass belly, complete with molded scale textures and a yellow-centered eye. A distinct red-and-brass ribbed weight sits ahead of the trailer, which is rigged with a belly hook and a trailing tail hook. Components for this lure were precision-made in France and subsequently assembled in the USA. The surfaces and hardware are remarkably well-maintained, earning a solid 5/5 condition rating for its clean appearance and structural integrity.