Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog, 1/2oz Black / White fishing spoon #0520

Stark black and white stripes cover the face of this vintage Eppinger spoon, a color combination proven across generations of anglers. The Devle Dog model, carrying product code 0520, measures 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) and is built with a 1/2 oz (14 g) weight for deep-water casting and trolling applications. Its stamped white center stripe features the recognizable devil head logo, a mark of authenticity from the Dearborn, Michigan, manufacturing facility. This specific specimen is unused, remaining in its original bubble pack which lists the manufacturer as the Eppinger Mfg. Company. The hardware consists of a sharp treble hook and a strong split ring designed to handle significant tension. A concave metal body provides the structural foundation for the spoon's movement through the water column.