Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet (1990s), 3/4oz red devle fishing spoon #18624

3/4 oz (21 g) of solid brass construction provides the necessary heft for long, accurate casts when targeting pike or large bass. The iconic 'Red Devle' pattern is expertly applied here, featuring the signature cream-colored center stripe and the black devil head logo stamped onto the spoon's face. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm), this Dardevlet remains unused in its original 1990s-era blister pack, keeping the factory finish and large treble hook in pristine state, resulting in a condition rating of 6. The nickel back finish, as specified on the packaging for product code 18624, is designed to produce high-visibility flash when the lure is retrieved through the water column. This specimen hails from Eppinger’s manufacturing facility in Dearborn, Michigan, a location the company has called home since 1959. Heavy-duty split rings and a robust hook setup reflect the durable American craftsmanship that has defined the brand since Lou Eppinger first began making lures in a Detroit basement at the turn of the century.