Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300 UV, 1/3oz Yellow / Green / Nickel fishing spoon #10360

A bold COP-E-CAT 7300 DETROIT U.S.A. stamp on the polished nickel reverse identifies this classic spoon as a piece of Michigan angling history. This 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) specimen features a bright yellow face accented by five green fluorescent diamonds, a high-visibility pattern designed to be seen in various water depths. Weighing 1/3 oz (10 g), the lure's construction relies on the proprietary concave shape Eppinger has refined since 1906 to create movement when trolled or cast. This specific example, identified by product code 10360, displays its original UV-reactive finish which provides a technical advantage in low-light conditions. The front face shows a few light surface marks and slight wear to the central black Dardevle graphic, while the metal back maintains a clean, reflective sheen. The hardware consists of a single large treble hook secured by a heavy-duty split ring. This well-maintained vintage lure sits at a 4/5 condition rating, showing minor signs of its time in a tackle box while remaining fully functional.