Mepps Black Fury SpinnerSize 1, 3.5g

Name: Mepps Black Fury Spinner Size 1, 3.5g
Brand: Mepps
Price: 4.49 GBP
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Compact 3.5g Mepps Black Fury inline spinner with a distinctive close-running rotating blade, ideal for light freshwater spinning.

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Overview

The Mepps Black Fury Spinner Size 1 is a compact 3.5g inline spinner built around a rotating brass blade, a precision metal body and a distinctive spotted finish.

Unlike the traditional Mepps Aglia, the Black Fury's blade spins closer to the central shaft, giving it a narrower running profile and a different vibration as it turns. The lure is finished with contrasting coloured spots on the blade, designed to stand out under changing light conditions.

Construction is based on machined brass components, a brass blade and a stainless steel shaft, with the standard Size 1 supplied fitted with a single plain treble hook.

Perfect For

At just 3.5g, the Size 1 Black Fury is matched to light spinning tackle rather than long-range beach casting, and is best fished on rods whose casting range covers this lightweight end of the scale.

It is primarily marketed as a freshwater spinner, making it a natural choice for river and stillwater lure anglers who want to vary blade action and retrieve speed. Some anglers do experiment with it around sheltered harbour edges and accessible estuary margins, though it is not a dedicated saltwater lure and should be rinsed thoroughly after any contact with salt.

Technical Insight

The close-running blade action is the defining feature of the Black Fury design: because the blade rotates nearer the shaft than on an Aglia, it offers a different amount of blade resistance and a more compact rotating profile, giving anglers another option when experimenting with presentation.

A steady retrieve speed is needed to keep the brass blade turning consistently, generating flash and vibration, while the stainless steel shaft and machined brass body form the core of the lure and should be checked periodically for damage or debris that could affect free rotation.

Overview

The Mepps Black Fury Spinner Size 1 is a compact 3.5g inline spinner built around a rotating brass blade, a precision metal body and a distinctive spotted finish.

Construction is based on machined brass components, a brass blade and a stainless steel shaft, with the standard Size 1 supplied fitted with a single plain treble hook.

Perfect For

At just 3.5g, the Size 1 Black Fury is matched to light spinning tackle rather than long-range beach casting, and is best fished on rods whose casting range covers this lightweight end of the scale.

Technical Insight

•- Distinctive Black Fury blade rotates closer to the body for a compact, close-running action
•- Contrasting spotted blade finish designed to stand out in low light and coloured water
•- Precision metal construction with machined brass components and a stainless steel shaft
•- Supplied fitted with a single plain treble hook, ready to fish
•- Lightweight build suited to light spinning tackle and finesse presentations
•- Offers an alternative blade action and resistance compared with the classic Mepps Aglia

What's the difference between the Mepps Black Fury Size 1 and Size 2?

Size 1 weighs 3.5g, whereas Size 2 weighs 4.5g. Both use the distinctive Black Fury blade design, but the Size 1 is lighter and better matched to lower casting-weight rods, while the Size 2 offers slightly more casting weight for conditions where a 3.5g lure becomes difficult to handle.

Can I use the Black Fury Size 1 for sea fishing?

It can be tried with light spinning tackle in sheltered coastal conditions such as harbour edges and estuaries, but it is primarily marketed for freshwater fishing and a dedicated saltwater corrosion rating has not been verified. Rinse and dry the lure thoroughly after any sea fishing and inspect the treble hook and rotating components regularly.

What is the difference between the standard Black Fury and the dressed-hook version?

The standard Black Fury, as sold here, has a plain treble hook, whereas the dressed Black Fury Mouche version has additional material around the hook, such as bucktail or squirrel tail on versions described in the Mepps catalogue. They are separate configurations and should not share the same SKU or product images.

How does the Mepps Black Fury compare to the Mepps Aglia?

Both are classic inline spinners, but their blades operate differently: the Aglia has a wider rotating blade profile, while the Black Fury's blade runs closer to the shaft. This gives the Black Fury a different amount of blade resistance and running characteristics, plus its own distinctive spotted finishes compared with the Aglia's plainer metallic blades.