Museum Archive: Eppinger Weedless Dardevle Imp UV, 2/5oz Yellow / Orange / Nickel fishing spoon #16050

Glowing vibrant green and orange under a blacklight, the UV-reactive paint scheme provides a significant advantage in stained water or low-light conditions. This 2 1/4" (5.5cm) spoon is built on a 2/5 oz (11g) frame, utilizing a single hook equipped with a wire weed guard to navigate through lilies and brush without snagging. The coloration on the face transitions from a bright yellow to a saturated orange near the hook, contrasted by a clean nickel finish on the reverse side. Eppinger's use of proprietary manufacturing dies ensures the specific concave geometry required for the spoon's signature wobbling action. Identified by product code 16050, the specimen is in unused condition, having been carefully preserved in its original black and red carded packaging. This piece represents the long-standing heritage of the Michigan-based brand, which has been a staple of American tackle boxes since Lou Eppinger’s first hand-made designs in 1906.