Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet, 3/4oz Red / White fishing spoon #0337

Weighing exactly 3/4 oz (21 g), this heavy-gauge casting spoon displays the traditional red and white striped finish that has defined American tackle for over a century. This specific Dardevle Dardevlet, cataloged under Product Code 0337, measures 2 3/4" (7 cm) and features the iconic stamped devil head logo on its concave face. Eppinger has maintained production in Michigan since 1906, a history reflected in the solid construction and proprietary dies used for this USA-made lure. The specimen is in 4/5 condition, maintaining a clean finish and bright pigments across its surface. Its design utilizes a teardrop profile that tapers toward the top eyelet, paired with a robust split ring and a sharp treble hook at the tail. The concave surface is engineered to create a distinct wobbling action during a steady retrieve, a technical hallmark of the Dardevle line since Lou Eppinger's early basement designs.