Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet, 3/4oz Red / Yellow fishing spoon #0339

Red enamel with a thick yellow horizontal stripe defines the aesthetic of this Dardevle Dardevlet, cataloged under product code 0339. Weighing 3/4 oz (21 g), the spoon features a sturdy 2 3/4" (7 cm) metal body produced by the Eppinger company out of Dearborn, Michigan. You can clearly see the famous "devil head" logo stamped into the center yellow band, a hallmark of authenticity for these American-made lures. The finish shows some light character from time, earning a solid 4/5 condition rating while maintaining its vibrant color contrast. Attached via a robust split ring is a classic treble hook, ready for casting or trolling. The concave shape is engineered to create a distinctive wobble that has made these spoons a staple in tackle boxes since Lou Eppinger first started hand-pressing them in 1906. This specific 3/4 oz (21 g) weight provides enough mass for long-distance casting even into a headwind.