Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Imp, 2/5oz Green Devle fishing spoon #18776

Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, this casting spoon displays the traditional "Green Devle" color scheme. The pattern features deep green side panels surrounding a cream-white central stripe, which still carries the faint outline of the recognizable devil head logo. On the reverse side, the silver-finished concave body is stamped with "DARDEVLE IMP U.S.A.", a hallmark of Eppinger’s manufacturing that began in Detroit in 1906. This 2/5 oz (11g) lure, identified by product code 18776, is equipped with a dark-finished treble hook and shows a condition rating of 4/5. Small areas of paint loss along the edges and light surface marks on the metal back provide a genuine vintage character. The split-ring hardware remains firm, securing the hook for active use or display. This specific size was designed to offer versatility for various freshwater species, maintaining the classic oblong shape that has been a staple of the Eppinger line for over a century.