Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle, 1oz red hot devle fishing spoon #18011

Carrying the iconic "red hot devle" pattern, a bold yellow diagonal stripe cuts through the deep crimson finish of this classic casting spoon. Measuring 3 1/2" (9 cm) and weighing in at a substantial 1oz (28 g), the lure features a sharp devil head logo stamped into the yellow paint near the top tie-point. The reverse side displays a polished silver finish with the "DARDEVLE DETROIT, U.S.A." stamp clearly visible, marking its history before the manufacturer moved to Dearborn. This specimen, assigned product code 18011, is rigged with a large silver-tone treble hook attached via a sturdy split ring. Its condition is rated at 5/5, showing a vibrant, well-preserved paint job with only a tiny, singular fleck of loss near the bottom edge and a bright, clean metal back.