Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7400 Glow, 1/2oz White / Green / Nickel Glow in Dark Phosphorescent fishing spoon #13701

Weighing in at 1/2 oz (14 g), this spoon carries the substantial feel typical of Lou Eppinger’s legacy, which began in Detroit back in 1906. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5 cm), the Dardevle Cop-E-Cat 7400 Glow is finished with a crisp white-to-green gradient on the face and a polished nickel back. This specific specimen, identified by product code 13701, features a phosphorescent coating that provides a bright green glow in low-light conditions, as seen in the dark-room imagery. The front of the lure is stamped with the classic black devil head logo, a mark of authenticity for the Dearborn-based manufacturer. Its oblong, concave shape is formed using the company's proprietary dies, ensuring the structural integrity that made these lures a staple in military survival kits during wartime. The condition is a solid 5/5, showing clean surfaces and original hardware, including a sharp treble hook attached via a robust split ring. A single attachment hole is positioned at the tapered head to accommodate your choice of snap or leader. The paint remains vibrant and the glow-in-the-dark properties are fully reactive, reflecting the high-quality American manufacturing standards maintained by the Eppinger company for over a century.