Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Devle-Dog 5400, 1/2oz Frog fishing spoon #17475

Adorned with a vibrant green "Frog" pattern and distinctive yellow spotting, this vintage spoon remains a staple for anyone chasing pike or salmon. The Devle-Dog 5400, identified by product code 17475, weighs 1/2 oz (14 g) and measures 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length. This specific specimen features a polished Nickel Back, a finish traditionally utilized for fishing in clear water to provide high visibility. Produced by Eppinger in Dearborn, Michigan, the lure represents an American manufacturing lineage that stretches back to 1906. The original packaging is well-preserved, and the lure itself maintains a 5/5 condition rating with clean hardware and a bright, glossy finish. Its oblong, concave body is designed for casting across various depths for species like bass, trout, and salmon. The factory carding includes the iconic devil head logo and confirms the lure's origin as being made in the U.S.A.