Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle, 1oz Black / White / Nickel fishing spoon #1365

A striking nickel-finished back serves as the foundation for the 1365 model, a heavy-duty specimen from Eppinger’s Dardevle series. Weighing in at 1oz (28g), this spoon is built for significant casting distance and reaching deeper water columns. The front face features the high-contrast black and white stripe pattern, precisely stamped with the iconic devil head logo. At 3 1/2" (9cm) long, it is a substantial lure designed for targeting larger pike or lake trout. This specific item remains in its original red and white packaging from the Eppinger Mfg. Company facility in Dearborn, Michigan. The lure itself is unused, exhibiting a clean surface without any signs of wear from use. A robust, gold-finished treble hook is attached via a heavy-duty split ring, ready for the water. The concave body construction is a hallmark of the Eppinger design, intended to produce a rhythmic wobble during a steady retrieve. Vintage enthusiasts will appreciate the preserved state of the cardboard mount, which includes the original branding and historical department address.