Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet Mino 1, 3/16oz Silver spinning lure #6406

Silver flakes embedded in the translucent soft plastic body catch the light, characterizing this Mepps Comet Mino 1 (Product Code 6406). Stamped into the gold-finished blade is the traditional marking indicating its French and British patent, as well as the 'Made in France' origin. Weighing 3/16 oz (4.6 g), the spinner assembly consists of a brass weight decorated with vibrant red painted rings and a high-quality clevis. Measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm) in total length, the lure features a soft plastic minnow body that slides over an internal harness equipped with two double hooks. The silver-toned baitfish imitation remains supple, maintaining its original profile without the cracking typical of vintage plastics. Evaluating this specimen at a 5/5 condition rating, the metal components are remarkably clean and the red paint within the brass body grooves remains sharp and vivid.