Mepps Dressed Agila
Mepps , World's #1 Lure
Data for Review
Date – N/A
Type of lure – In-line spinner
Manufacturer – Sheldons Inc. / Mepps -
Antigo, WI
Reviewed by – James Ramirez
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Mepps #2, #3 and #5 Dressed Aglia
Specifications |
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Type |
In-line spinner |
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Material |
Wire/ Bucktail |
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Blade Shape |
French |
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Available Colors/
Patterns |
59 |
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Sizes |
1/6oz, 1/4oz, 1/2oz |
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Features |
Throbbing blade/ Bucktail hair/
Lead body |
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Price |
$3.99 - $6.00 |
Complete Testing Set-ups
Rod
- 6'6" Medium Action Bass Pro shops Pro Qualifier
IM-8 Spinning rod
- 6' Medium Action Quantum Tournament Grade IM-8
Casting Rod
- 6'6" Medium Heavy Action Bassmaster Angler Series
Zylon Casting rod
Reel
-Shimano Solstace 2000FE
-Quantum Accurist 500CX
-Abu Garcia 5600 D5
Line
-8 Pound Maxima UltraGreen
-14 Pound Sufix Elite
-65 Pound SpiderWire Stealth, With 80 Pound Test
Matzuo Titanium 18" Leader
Official Set-up For #2 Mepps Aglia Spinners
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Official Set-up For Mepps Aglia #3 Spinners
Official Set-up for Mepps Agila #5 Spinners
Out On
The Water
(Casting and Presentation)
Casting
Mepps spinners fly through the air due to their
weight distribution. They sink slowly because of
their life-like bucktail dressing. These Spinners
were perfectly matched to their corresponding setup.
The 1/6th ounce Mepps Agila was matched with medium
spinning tackle, while the 1/4th ounce Mepps Aglia
was matched on medium baitcasting tackle. The 1/2
ounce Musky sized Aglia spinner was matched with
lighter than normal Musky baitcasting tackle.
The Musky-sized dressed Aglia - #5
Action/Presentation
These lures have a throbbing blade and a rippling/
pulsating action that fish can’t help resist. Mepps
in-line spinners don’t represent any particular type
of forage, but it will drives fish into curiosity,
usually causing a reaction bite. Spinners can be
retrieved many different ways. I prefer burning them
over weeds, casting on weed edges, or trolled about
anywhere. There are many different patterns of
blades and bucktails to meet the conditions of any
body of water.
The mid-sized dressed Aglia #3 - Perfect for Pike,
Bass and Walleye.
Fish Catching Ability
These lures catch everything from Bluegill, Salmon,
Bass and Stripers, to Musky. The #00, #0 and #1
Aglia spinners are perfect for trout and panfish,
#2's and #3's work for walleye, bass and other mid
to large-sized gamefish. The #4's and #5's can take
the toothy critters and trophy sized Bass including
Stripers. On many Bass outings, I’ve accidentally
hooked into Carp, Catfish, and even Pike. These
lures are considered to be the most versatile lure,
although they are not too glamorous on the B.A.S.S.
tour doesn’t mean they don’t work as good as good as
any other lure. In cold water this lure is superior
compared to anything else in my tackle box.
Possibly the most versatile lure, the Mepps #2
dressed Aglia
Ratings 0/5
Construction & Quality -With a wire shaft, it
bends easily but can take a beating from toothy
gamefish. 4
On The Water Uses - Can be retrieved in
weeds, but can hang up easily. Very easy hookups
thanks to a dressed treble hook. 4
Ergonomics -Not as high-tech as other lures,
this classic lure truly excels! 5
Action -With a throbbing french blade, and a
rippling, pulsating bucktail, the action can't be
beat. 5
Price - Why not pay a few bucks for a true
american classic! 5
Total Score - - - 4.5
Positives and Negatives
Positives
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Low Price
Better than competetors
Casts like a bullet
Versatile
Negatives
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Snags easily
Wire bends easily
