Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog 5200 UV, 1/4oz Fluorescent Red / Nickel / Red Glitter fishing spoon #10212

Fluorescent red borders frame a deep red glitter core on this Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog 5200 UV, a design that highlights the brand's long history of specialized finishes. Weighing 1/4oz (7g) and measuring 1 1/2" (4cm), this specimen features the classic stamped nickel back and concave shape that has defined Eppinger's output since Lou Eppinger began hand-making lures in his Detroit basement in 1906. Under UV light, the outer red paint reacts with an intense glow, providing a sharp contrast to the dark silhouette of the textured center. This specific model, product code 10212, is built for durability with a stout treble hook and high-quality split ring hardware suitable for casting. It remains in unused condition, with its paint and nickel plating showing the original factory luster. Since moving operations to Dearborn in 1959, the company has continued to use proprietary dies to ensure the exact geometry required for casting and trolling applications. When working this spoon in varied water clarity, the reflective nickel surface provides the necessary flash to complement the UV-active red pigments.