Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300, 1/3oz Nickel / Blue fishing spoon #15716

A weight of 1/3 oz (10 g) gives this Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300 a substantial feel for its 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) length. Finished in a crisp Nickel and Blue, the lure maintains a 5/5 condition rating. The blue accent is applied to one half of the convex face, while the reverse concave side is clearly stamped with the "COP-E-CAT 7300 DETROIT U.S.A." identifier. Manufactured in the USA using proprietary dies, the spoon’s curved metal body is paired with a sharp treble hook and sturdy split ring hardware. This particular specimen, listed under product code 15716, showcases the classic Detroit-era branding from Eppinger’s historical Michigan production. A single line-tie hole is drilled at the narrow end, intended for attachment via a snap or leader during casting or trolling. The high-visibility nickel plating provides a bright reflective surface, paired with the deep blue stripe for a high-contrast visual profile in the water.