Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Dardevlet Klicker, 3/4oz Nickel / Blue fishing spoon #11146

Nickel and blue finishes split the front face of this classic casting spoon, a striking combination designed for high visibility in clear water conditions. Weighing in at 3/4 oz (21 g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, this Dardevle Dardevlet Klicker features the signature concave oblong shape that Lou Eppinger first developed in Detroit back in 1906. What distinguishes this specific specimen, product code 11146, are the dual small nickel blades—known as "klickers"—affixed to the split rings at the base. These additions provide a subtle metallic sound and secondary flash right at the strike zone of the treble hook. The back of the spoon is clearly stamped with "DARDEVLET" DETROIT U.S.A., marking its heritage before the company’s later moves. The hardware remains robust, and the overall condition is 5/5, exhibiting a mirror-like reflective surface on the nickel side and clean, deep pigment on the blue half. This Eppinger classic is a prime example of the American-made tackle that became a survival kit standard for pilots due to its sheer reliability in the field.