Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog 5300 UV, 1/3oz Pink / Nickel UV Glow in UV light, Fluorescent fishing spoon #4845

Stamped with the iconic 'DEVLE-DOG 5300 DETROIT U.S.A.' on its polished nickel back, this spoon highlights the industrial history of the Eppinger brand. The front side is coated in a vibrant pink fluorescent paint designed for UV glow, ensuring it stays visible in various light conditions. Carrying a weight of 1/3 oz (10 g) and measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, this specimen, identified by product code 4845, represents a classic mid-sized casting lure. Given a condition rating of 4/5, the lure exhibits light paint loss around the edges while maintaining a bright, clean face and a strong black devil-head logo. It comes equipped with a vintage-style treble hook and a robust split ring, showing just a touch of age on the metal surfaces. These weighted spoons were historically engineered for casting toward structure, where the simple metal body and its concave shape interact with the water during a steady retrieve. As a product of the legendary Eppinger company, founded by Lou Eppinger in Detroit in 1906, it serves as a tangible piece of Michigan's angling legacy.