Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Huskie Junior, 2oz Green / Nickel fishing spoon #2474

Weighing in at a substantial 2 oz (58g), this heavy-duty spoon is built for reaching deep water or handling large-profile predators. The 4 1/2" (11.5cm) metal body features the striking 56GR 739 color code, which is a Green/Nickel finish detailed with black wavy mackerel-style vertical bars. This specimen, identified by product code 2474, is equipped with a large single hook and a robust silver split ring at the line tie. The packaging notes the Eppinger Mfg. Company address in Dearborn, Michigan, where the firm has produced these lures since moving from Detroit in 1959. This specific lure is unused, preserved in its original red and white cardboard blister pack which remains crisp. The iconic devil head logo is clearly visible on the lower insert, a hallmark of the brand's century-long history in American tackle manufacturing.