Museum Archive: Dardevle Eppinger, 1oz Red / White fishing spoon #0178

Distinctive red and white stripes define this classic casting spoon, a hallmark of the Eppinger manufacturing legacy. Found in its original retail packaging, this specific Dardevle Eppinger specimen bears the product code 0178 and remains unused. The 3 1/2" (9 cm) body features the legendary devil head logo stamped clearly on the center cream-colored stripe. Weighing in at 1 oz (28 g), the spoon is built from high-quality metal stock, designed for substantial casting distance and a heavy profile in the water. The cardboard packaging identifies the production origin as Dearborn, Michigan, 48126, situating this piece after the company’s 1959 move from Detroit. A stout, silver-tone treble hook is securely attached via a heavy-duty split ring, showing no signs of wear. The clear plastic blister pack has kept the painted finish bright and free from the typical scuffs found on loose vintage tackle.