Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Elix 1, 1/8oz Brass spinning lure #17920

Brass tones dominate the finish of this Mepps Elix 1, a classic inline spinner weighing in at 1/8 oz (3.2 g). Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in total length, this specimen features the iconic Elix-style teardrop blade stamped clearly with the manufacturer's name. Flip the blade over and you will find the "MADE IN FRANCE" hallmark, a testament to the French origins of this legendary brand. The body is constructed with a distinctive bell-shaped brass weight that tapers toward the wire, sitting just above a treble hook dressed in a bright orange and yellow feather hackle. Identified by product code 17920, the lure exhibits a clean, well-preserved surface. Rated at 5/5, the metal components retain their original luster and the wire remains straight and true. The inclusion of a small dark bead between the blade clevis and the body weight ensures the components remain properly spaced for rotation along the shaft.