Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300, 1/3oz Yellow / Red fishing spoon #0425

Polished metal on the underside bears the 'COP-E-CAT 7300 DETROIT USA' stamp, marking this as an early Eppinger piece before the factory moved to Dearborn in 1959. On the convex side, a bright yellow base is accented by five red dots and the recognizable devil head logo. This 1/3 oz (10 g) spoon measures 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), offering a substantial profile for a variety of freshwater species. The paint on this 0425 product code model is in excellent shape, earning a 5/5 condition rating for its smooth surface and lack of chips. The hardware includes a sturdy split ring and a sharp treble hook, suggesting it was well-preserved over the years. Such oblong spoons are manufactured using proprietary dies to ensure a consistent wobbling motion when retrieved or trolled. The contrast between the neon yellow and the red dots provides high visibility, while the silver-toned back offers a metallic flash.