Museum Archive: Vintage Vintage Mepps Aglia 2 dressed 1970s (squirrel tail), 3/16oz Copper spinning lure #14129

Weighing in at 3/16oz (4.7g), this specimen features the classic natural squirrel tail dressing secured with a vibrant red wrap. The copper-colored blade is prominently stamped with the size 2 Aglia branding and the historical "British French Pat" marking, a hallmark of its 1970s production. With an overall length of 2 1/4" (5.5cm), the lure’s construction includes a brass-turned body accented by deep red grooves and a precision clevis designed for a cone rotation system. This particular spinner, carrying product code 14129, showcases the era when Mepps components were produced in France and assembled in the United States. The condition is a stellar 5/5, with the copper finish and hardware maintaining a clean, well-preserved appearance. A wire-wrapped line tie and sharp treble hook hidden within the hair fibers complete the build, reflecting the quality control standardized by Todd Sheldon.