Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300, 1/3oz Fluorescent Yellow / Green fishing spoon #0407

Vibrant Fluorescent Yellow serves as the backdrop for the green diamond pattern on this Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300, a design that has been a staple in tackle boxes for decades. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) and weighing in at 1/3 oz (10 g), this spoon carries the iconic stamped devil head logo at its center, a mark of quality from the Eppinger company since its founding in Michigan. The hardware features a sturdy treble hook attached via a split ring, paired with the classic concave oblong body intended for casting or trolling. This specific specimen, listed under product code 0407, displays a well-preserved finish with only minor evidence of previous outings, earning a 4/5 condition rating. The high-visibility paint scheme is applied to the signature USA-made metal blank, reflecting the manufacturing standards established when the company moved to Dearborn in 1959.