Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300, 1/2oz Orange / Black fishing spoon #0449

Six distinct black dots are stamped onto the vibrant orange finish of this classic American-made spoon. Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g) and measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), this Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300 carries the iconic Devil Head logo that has identified these Michigan-born lures for over a century. The reddish-orange paint provides a high-contrast profile, while the stamped metal body is designed for versatile casting and trolling applications. Identified by product code 0449, the hardware consists of a robust treble hook and a reliable split ring assembly. This particular specimen is in 4/5 condition, showcasing the durability of Lou Eppinger’s original manufacturing standards. The concave interior surface provides the necessary water displacement for its signature movement through the water column.