Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle, 1oz Fluorescent Yellow / Green fishing spoon #2004

One ounce (28 g) of weight provides the heft needed for long-distance casting and reaching deeper water columns. Measuring 3 1/2" (9 cm), the spoon features a bright Fluorescent Yellow / Green finish paired with a polished nickel back. This color configuration is particularly effective in clear water environments where the metallic flash can draw attention from a distance. Cataloged under product code 2004, the lure is unused and remains in its original red-and-white carded packaging. The manufacturing details on the reverse indicate its origin from the Dearborn, Michigan facility, where Eppinger has operated since moving from Detroit in 1959. A single, large treble hook is secured to the tail, while the iconic devil head logo is centered on the spoon’s face. The concave profile is a result of proprietary dies that define the silhouette of these classic American-made lures.