Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Bass Rok't Imp, 3/4oz fishing spoon #15874

A stamped brass reverse clearly identifies this specimen as an Eppinger "ROK'T-DEVLE IMP" hailing from Dearborn, Michigan. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) and weighing 3/4 oz (21 g), this Dardevle Bass Rok't Imp (product code 15874) carries the high-contrast black and white striped finish. The face is marked by the distinct devil head logo, a symbol of Lou Eppinger’s manufacturing legacy that moved to the Dearborn facility in 1959. This specific lure is in 5/5 condition, showing a clean surface on both the painted front and the brass-toned underside. Produced using American-made proprietary dies, the construction features a concave surface and a sturdy silver-tone treble hook secured by a split ring. The 3/4 oz (21 g) weight provides a solid profile for casting or trolling in various water depths.