Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet Mino 3, 1/3oz Silver spinning lure #15370

Measuring 4 1/4" (11cm) from the wire eyelet to the tail, this versatile assembly features a silver-finish blade paired with a realistic soft plastic baitfish. Collectors will recognize the classic Mepps Comet stamping on the blade, identifying its French-made components, though the final lure was assembled in the USA under product code 15370. The weight of 1/3oz (9g) is balanced by a series of brass spacers and a distinct red-ribbed weight that adds a touch of visual contrast against the silver hardware. The soft minnow body, presented in a 4/5 condition rating, retains its supple texture and subtle scale pattern, mimicking a natural forage fish with a darker dorsal gradient. Designed with the Comet blade geometry, this rig is built to rotate at a tighter angle to the shaft than a standard Aglia, allowing it to be fished effectively through different water columns. The internal wire harness secures the body firmly, terminating in a sharp treble hook positioned for a clean hookset.