Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet, 3/4oz Red Devle fishing spoon #20035

Stamped clearly into the concave nickel-finished back, the "DARDEVLET" DETROIT U.S.A. mark dates this Eppinger spoon back to the company's era before their 1959 move to Dearborn. Weighing 3/4 oz (21 g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm), this specimen wears the legendary Red Devle color scheme, consisting of a deep red field with a cream-colored diagonal stripe. Notably, the stripe features the classic black devil head graphic, a detail every vintage tackle hunter looks for. With a condition rating of 4/5, the lure displays honest signs of use, including small paint chips and light surface scratches mostly on the white-painted section, though the metal base and the heavy-duty treble hook remain in great shape. This specific model, product code 20035, utilizes the original Eppinger die shape which creates a distinct weight-forward profile. This construction is tailored for long-distance casting or steady trolling where a heavier spoon is required. The nose-end line-tie hole is clean and the split ring at the tail is original, securing a tarnish-resistant treble hook that has defined American tackle boxes for generations.