Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet Mino 3, 1/3oz Silver spinning lure #14145

Silver scales across the soft plastic baitfish body define this Mepps Comet Mino 3, an iconic combination of a spinner and a minnow profile. Weighing 1/3 oz (9 g) and measuring 4 1/4" (11 cm), the lure features a silver-finished blade deeply stamped with "Mepps 3 Comet" and "Made in France." The central brass weight is detailed with several red-painted segments, adding a splash of color against the metallic components. This specific specimen, identified by product code 14145, includes a soft plastic minnow with molded gill plates and a dark, prominent eye. The hardware consists of a double-hook rig integrated into the minnow body, suitable for various casting techniques. With a condition rating of 5/5, the silver plating is remarkably clean and the soft plastic remains flexible. On the underside of the fins, the "France" mark is clearly visible, confirming the manufacturing lineage of this classic piece of engineering.