Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet Mino 4 (1970s), 2/5oz Brass spinning lure #12642
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| Product Code (SKU) | 12642 |
| Brand | Mepps |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 2/5 oz (12 g) |
| Length | 4 3/4" (12 cm) |
| Color | Brass |
| Country of origin | Assembled in USA / (components made in France) |
| Type |
French-made components were used to assemble this specimen in the USA during the 1970s. Weighing 12g (2/5 oz) and reaching 12cm (4 3/4") in length, this size 4 spinner features a brass blade bearing a clear British Patent stamp. The body consists of red-painted brass rings that transition into a soft, silver-toned minnow body. Labeled with product code 12642, the lure is in 4/5 condition, showing a clean finish on the metal components and a well-preserved soft plastic section. Its rigging includes a prominent belly single hook and a sharp treble at the tail.
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