Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Huskie Junior, 2oz Salmon / Nickel fishing spoon #4244

Salmon-colored paint on the convex side immediately catches the eye, paired with a classic black devil logo that identifies its Eppinger pedigree. Weighing in at a substantial 2 oz (58 g), this 4 1/2" (11.5 cm) Dardevle Huskie Junior is a heavy-duty tool for serious trollers and casters. Flipping it over reveals the polished nickel finish, deeply stamped with "700 SERIES DO IT DEEPDR HUSKIE JR DEARBORN MICH." This text confirms its production in Dearborn, Michigan, where operations moved in 1959. The 700 series designation is a hallmark of their larger trolling designs intended for deeper presentations. Equipped with a stout single hook and a heavy-duty split ring, this specimen remains in excellent 5/5 condition, appearing remarkably well-preserved for its age. The nickel back provides the necessary flash to complement the salmon front during a steady retrieve.