Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet, 3/4oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #14917
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| Product Code (SKU) | 14917 |
| Brand | Eppinger |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 3/4 oz (21 g) |
| Length | 2 3/4" (7 cm) |
| Color | Red / White / Nickel |
| Country of origin | USA |
A weight of 3/4 oz (21 g) ensures this spoon casts with authority, even when facing a stiff lake breeze. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, this Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet is a quintessential piece of American fishing history, identifiable by product code 14917. The vibrant red finish is split by a cream-colored center stripe where the iconic devil head logo remains clearly visible. Flipping the lure over reveals the nickel-plated concave back, deeply stamped with "DARDEVLET DETROIT U.S.A.," a mark of the company’s origins before its 1959 move to Dearborn. The paint shows some light, honest wear in the form of small nicks and a minor chip near the line-tie hole, giving it a 4/5 condition rating while maintaining its visual appeal. It comes equipped with its original split ring and a sharp treble hook. This specific shape, crafted with proprietary American dies, is engineered to create a steady wobbling movement during a slow retrieve, a technique often enhanced by subtle rod pumps to trigger strikes.
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