Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7400, 1/2oz fishing spoon #1996

A weight of 1/2 oz (14 g) provides the necessary mass for long casts and a controlled sink rate in various water conditions. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) in length, the spoon features a bright neon yellow finish with a soft pink gradient along the edge and the recognizable green 'Imp' head logo. On the reverse side, the polished metal is stamped with 'COP-E-CAT 7400' and 'EPPINGER MFG CO. DEARBORN MICH,' indicating its production history after the company’s 1959 move to Dearborn. This specimen, identified by product code 1996, is in 5/5 condition, showing clean paint and a bright silver-toned back. The concave, oblong body is fitted with a durable treble hook and is intended for casting and trolling techniques. This specific design produces a characteristic wobbling action during retrieval, a technical trait that has defined the Eppinger line for over a century.