Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog Detroit (1980 s), 3/4oz Nickel/Green fishing spoon #24199

Hammered into a distinct honeycomb pattern, the surface of this spoon features a vibrant half-and-half split of polished nickel and translucent green. At a solid 3/4oz (21g), the casting weight of this 2 1/2" (6.5cm) lure makes it a versatile choice for reaching fish holding in deeper structures. Identified by product code 24199, this Eppinger Dardevle Devle Dog from the 1980s showcases the classic Detroit manufacturing heritage through its high-quality plating. The hardware includes a sturdy silver-tone treble hook attached via a resilient split ring at the rear. Its condition is rated at 5/5, preserving the bright metallic shine and the depth of the green pigment across the dimpled surface. Eppinger's choice of a thicker metal plate for the Devle Dog model was a deliberate design shift from their thinner casting spoons, providing a faster sink rate for targeting specific depths.