Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Imp, 2/5oz Five of Diamonds fishing spoon #21442

Five distinct red diamonds stand out against a vibrant yellow finish on this classic casting spoon. Stamped clearly on the brass-toned reverse side is "DARDEVLE IMP DEARBORN MI," a detail that links this specific lure to the Eppinger manufacturing legacy in Michigan. Sized at 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) and weighing 2/5 oz (11 g), the body remains true to the original Imp specifications and carries product code 21442. The iconic red devil head logo is centered among the diamonds, remaining sharp and unfaded. Equipped with its original silver-colored treble hook and split ring, the hardware shows no wear. Given the preserved state of the high-visibility paint and the lack of hook marks, the condition is a solid 5/5. High-contrast visibility makes this specific color pattern a reliable choice for targeting northern pike.