Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog 5200 UV, 1/4oz Five of Diamonds fishing spoon #7313

Measuring exactly 1 1/2" (4cm) in length, this casting spoon weighs in at a versatile 1/4oz (7g). Finished in the legendary Five of Diamonds pattern—a bright yellow base accented with five distinct red diamonds—the paint on this Dardevle Devle Dog 5200 UV remains in unused condition. The classic black devil head logo is stamped clearly on the front. This specific model, bearing product code 7313, features a UV-reactive finish that glows a vibrant green under specialized light, a modern twist on the lures Eppinger has been producing in Michigan since Lou Eppinger started the company in Detroit back in 1906. The concave body is paired with a strong, silver-toned treble hook secured by a heavy-duty split ring. While Eppinger moved production from Detroit to Dearborn in 1959, the quality of their proprietary dies remains evident in the clean lines of this metal spoon. It is a clean specimen with no signs of use, reflecting a condition of 6.