Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle, 1oz Red Devle fishing spoon #17311

A weight of 1 oz (28 g) gives this vintage spoon plenty of heft for long casts into pike territory. This 3 1/2" (9 cm) specimen, identified by product code 17311, is finished in the timeless Red Devle color scheme with its distinctive white stripe. It sits in its original vintage box, which highlights its effectiveness for pike and showcases Eppinger's early marketing for feathered weedless variants. The lure is unused, showing no signs of wear from previous use. Eppinger began producing these in the USA back in 1906, and the concave design of the metal is engineered to provide a steady wobbling movement that simulates distressed baitfish. The stamped logo on the interior of the spoon confirms its origin from the Dearborn-based manufacturer. The treble hook is original and sharp, making it a solid example of mid-century tackle design.