Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Imp, 2/5oz fishing spoon #20250

Honeycomb textures on the silver portion of the spoon transition into a deep metallic blue, creating a high-contrast visual profile. Weighing 2/5 oz (11 g) and measuring 2 1/4 inches (5.5 cm) in length, this casting lure is a quintessential piece of American tackle history. A bright yellow eye with a black pupil sits prominently near the top, accompanied by the iconic black devil head logo and a subtle reddish-brown accent at the nose. This specimen, assigned product code 20250, is in excellent condition with a rating of 5/5, featuring clean surfaces and bright hardware. The polished reverse side is clearly stamped with "DARDEVLE IMP DEARBORN MI," indicating its manufacture after Eppinger moved operations to Dearborn in 1959. The sturdy treble hook and split ring remain in great shape, characteristic of the quality control found in these Michigan-made spoons.