Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet Mino 4, 2/5oz Silver spinning lure #4144

Silver scales on the soft plastic minnow body catch the light, paired with a classic French-made spinner blade. This Mepps Comet Mino 4, product code 4144, scales in at 2/5 oz (12 g) and measures 3 1/2" (9 cm) in total length. The silver-finished blade features the iconic "French Patent" and "Made in France" stampings, a hallmark of Mepps' European heritage. A series of red-painted bands around the brass body sections provide a sharp visual contrast to the muted grey and silver tones of the trailer fish. Looking at the hardware, it features a belly-mounted double hook and a trailing tail hook, both showing original sharpness and clean finishes. In 5/5 condition, the lure appears remarkably well-preserved with vibrant red accents and a clean, supple soft body. Collectors often look for these early Mino variations because of the specific texture on the soft trailer and the crisp lettering on the Comet blade. The wire form remains straight, ensuring the spinner component rotates freely around the internal weight.