Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet, 3/4oz Black / Green / White fishing spoon #0239

Weighing 3/4 oz (21 g), this Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet presents a unique aesthetic with black rib-like markings laid over a mint green and white gradient. At 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, the lure is built on the classic stamped concave metal template that Lou Eppinger popularized in Michigan over a century ago. The specimen, identified by product code 0239, carries the weight necessary for long-distance casting into wind or reaching deeper target zones while trolling. Its hardware consists of a single large treble hook secured by a sturdy split ring at the tail. The finish on this particular lure is in 4/5 condition, showing well-preserved paint with only slight signs of its history. Such patterns are often sought after for their high visibility in tinted waters. The stamped metal body relies on Eppinger’s specific proprietary dies, ensuring the traditional thickness and curvature that defines the Dardevle line. A small attachment hole is positioned at the tapered head, intended for a snap to facilitate the spoon’s side-to-side swimming displacement.