Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet Mino 4, 2/5oz Brass spinning lure #3348

Stamped clearly into the brass blade are the words "BRITISH PATENT" and "MADE IN FRANCE," highlighting the European origins of this classic spinner. Weighing 12g (2/5oz), this size 4 model features a total length of 9cm (3 1/2") and is identified by product code 3348. The assembly combines a brass-colored oval blade with a soft plastic minnow trailer, a design that was assembled in the USA using French components. The wire shaft is weighted with a series of ribbed metal segments and a small brass bead, which provides the necessary ballast for casting. For hooking potential, the minnow body is equipped with an internal wire frame leading to both a side-mounted hook and a trailing treble hook at the tail. This specific specimen remains in 4/5 condition, showing well-preserved metal surfaces and a supple trailer body.