Museum Archive: Vintage Vintage Mepps Aglia 4 (1970s), 1/3oz Silver spinning lure #11963

Stamped directly onto the silver blade are the marks of a classic: "AGLIA 4 BRITISH FRENCH PAT," identifying this as a quintessential piece from the 1970s. This particular specimen, cataloged under product code 11963, weighs 1/3oz (9 g) and measures a total of 2 3/4" (7 cm). The body architecture features three stacked brass beads that still show remnants of their original red-orange painted highlights. These beads sit below the classic cone-shaped clevis designed to facilitate the smooth rotation of the wide blade. The hardware is finished with a treble hook that includes a vintage red plastic sleeve, a common feature for attracting bass and pike in varied water conditions. While the essential components were manufactured in France, this lure was assembled in the USA during the peak of the brand's North American popularity. The silver plating and brass components remain clean and well-maintained, giving this specimen a 4/5 condition rating.