Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle, 1oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #0969

A substantial weight of 1oz (28g) provides the necessary heft for long-distance casting or deep-water trolling. Red and white stripes cover the convex face, centered by the sharp, black devil head logo printed within the middle white band. Flipping the 3 1/2" (9cm) body reveals a polished nickel finish back stamped with "DARDEVLE" and "DETROIT U.S.A.", referencing the company’s history before the move to Dearborn in 1959. The hardware consists of a sturdy, silver-toned treble hook secured by a single split ring at the rear. Identifiable by product code 0969, the spoon maintains its vibrant finish with only minimal surface marks near the edges, earning a 4/5 condition rating. The lure is constructed from high-quality American materials using Eppinger's proprietary dies. A single attachment hole at the nose is designed for a leader or snap connection.