Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300, 1/3oz Nickel / Green fishing spoon #0417

Glistening with a deep green glitter finish, this 1/3 oz (10 g) spoon highlights the craftsmanship of Eppinger's Detroit-founded legacy. Measuring exactly 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, the Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300 is designed with a distinctive oblong shape and a concave surface that produces a steady wobbling motion during retrieval. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 0417, features a polished nickel back that offers a sharp flash to mimic baitfish scales. Since Lou Eppinger began hand-making these lures in Michigan in 1906, the brand has been a mainstay in tackle boxes due to the effectiveness of their proprietary dies. This American-made lure remains in top-tier form, showing a clean finish and bright hardware that warrants a condition rating of 5/5. The piece is finished with a robust, silver-tone treble hook securely attached via a split ring for casting or trolling applications.