Part 1: 1917-1950 How the legendary Eppinger Dardevle spoon has evolved over more than a century, while remaining essentially unchanged. Differences and identification. The Eppinger Dardevle is arguably the most famous wobbling spoon in the angling world. Whether its success stems from a perfect blend of form and quality or from brilliant marketing doesn't matter - the bottom line is that it has always been a fish-catching machine. For over a century, the Dardevle has held its place in nearly every angler's tackle box. Its effectiveness, reliability, and quality have kept fishermen reachin..