Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Imp, 2/5oz Red Devle fishing spoon #20212

Polished nickel plating on the reverse side identifies this lure as a choice intended for high visibility in clear water. This Eppinger Dardevle Imp, product code 20212, is an unused specimen weighing 2/5 oz (11 g) and measuring 2 1/4 inches (5.5 cm). The front is finished in the signature Red Devle pattern, a time-tested combination of red paint with a central white racing stripe. Since 1906, these spoons have been crafted in the USA using specific dies to achieve their unique concave profile. A factory-installed treble hook is secured at the tail, while the original card identifies the 'Imp' size as effective for bass, salmon, trout, and panfish. Historical details on the packaging trace the company's journey from Detroit to Dearborn, Michigan, where it continues to produce these lures today.