Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet 5 (1960s), 1/2oz spinning lure #16824

Copper-toned blades on these vintage 1960s Mepps Comet 5 spinners carry the "Brevete France" stamp, a testament to the lure’s European design roots before its assembly in the USA. This particular example, cataloged under product code 16824, is built around three orange beads that show subtle greyish-black spots where the paint has softened through years of storage. Weighing 1/2 oz (14 g) and measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm) in length, it is a robust lure designed for various freshwater environments. A small brass bell-shaped spacer sits above the beads, working in tandem with a tiny brass bead to manage blade clearance. The treble hook is finished with a characteristic red sleeve that serves as a visual target point. All hardware, including the wire shaft and clevis, remains in functional order, contributing to a condition rating of 4/5. The stamped "Mepps Comet" lettering remains sharp on the blade's surface, preserving the identification of this mid-century classic.