Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7300 UV, 1/3oz Fire Tiger UV Glow in UV light, Fluorescent fishing spoon #5190

Stamped clearly on the gold-toned reverse, the "COP-E-CAT 7300 DETROIT U.S.A." marking connects this specimen directly to Eppinger's historic Michigan manufacturing roots. Weighing in at 1/3 oz (10 g) and measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, this spoon carries the product code 5190. The front face features a bold Fire Tiger pattern, transitioning from a vibrant orange border through a yellow center into a bright green edge accented by sharp black vertical stripes. A distinct character logo is printed near the center of the painted side, characteristic of this specific line. This version is finished with UV Glow and fluorescent paints, specifically designed to stay visible in deeper water or low-light conditions. It comes rigged with a sturdy silver treble hook attached via a split ring to the concave oblong body. Looking at the crispness of the paint and the integrity of the hardware, this lure maintains a condition rating of 5/5.