Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Imp, 2/5oz Red Devle fishing spoon #20702

Stamped clearly on the reverse side of this 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) spoon are the markings for the Dardevle Imp, confirming its American heritage from Eppinger. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 20702, features the iconic Red Devle color pattern—a bold white stripe across the red painted surface. At 2/5 oz (11 g), it is a versatile casting size that has been a staple in North American tackle boxes since Lou Eppinger first began producing these in Detroit. Looking at the front, the classic devil head logo remains visible, though the paint shows some light signs of use around the curved edges. The metal body and hardware are solid, with the original treble hook still attached via a sturdy split ring. Its condition is a respectable 4/5, showing just enough character from past trips to the water, while the rear face maintains its clean, polished metallic finish.