Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps syclops 1, 2/5oz Fluorescent Yellow, Chartreuse fishing spoon #0293

Fluorescent Yellow and Chartreuse finishes define the vibrant aesthetic of this 2 1/4" (6 cm) French-made spoon. Weighing in at 2/5 oz (12 g), the Mepps Syclops 1 features a distinctive S-shaped profile designed for stability at diverse retrieval speeds. This specimen, identified by product code 0293, carries the classic black Mepps script and graphic accents along its side, complemented by a prominent red and black eye at the leading edge. The hardware includes a sturdy treble hook protected by a bright orange sleeve, adding a focused strike point to the tail end. As a product of the legendary Mepps manufacturing tradition in France, the metalwork remains crisp and the factory paint retains its high-visibility luster. The overall condition is a solid 4/5, showing minimal signs of handling. Anglers typically utilize this weight for casting into mid-depth ranges or light trolling, relying on the spoon's specific geometry to maintain its plane in the water column.