Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle, 3/4oz Orange / Black fishing spoon #0517

Orange and black spotting defines the finish of this heavy-duty 3/4 oz (21 g) casting spoon. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm), this Eppinger Dardevle, identified by Product Code 0517, arrives in unused condition, still preserved in its original red and white bubble packaging. The card indicates it was manufactured by Eppinger MFG. Company in Dearborn, Michigan, where the firm relocated in 1959. You can clearly see the stamped 'Devil Head' logo centered on the face of the spoon, a mark synonymous with Lou Eppinger’s original 1906 designs. Built with a sturdy treble hook and a broad concave body, the lure is balanced for casting or trolling. The vibrant orange paint and contrasting black dots are characteristic of the many color patterns the company developed over its century-long history. Every detail, from the proprietary die-cut edges to the high-contrast graphics, reflects the quality of USA-made tackle from this era.