Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog 5400, 3/5oz Hammered Nickel fishing spoon #13137

Hammered nickel textures catch light effectively on this casting spoon, designed to simulate baitfish flash in the water. Weighing 3/5 oz (16 g) with a length of 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), this Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog 5400, identified by product code 13137, represents a long legacy of Michigan tackle craftsmanship. The concave side is clearly stamped with the 'DEVLE-DOG 5400' and 'Dearborn, MI' marks, indicating production following the manufacturer's relocation from Detroit in 1959. A crisp 'devil head' logo is pressed into the metallic surface, a hallmark of the proprietary dies Eppinger has used to create their distinctively shaped lures for generations. This specimen is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, with its reflective finish showing no signs of previous use. It is equipped with a robust split ring and a sharp treble hook, built for handling substantial freshwater gamefish. The spoon’s heavy profile allows it to reach deeper segments of the water column during a slow retrieve.