Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Lildevle UV, 1/8oz Red / Black / Nickel fishing spoon #12820

Bold black dots contrast sharply against the fluorescent orange-red surface of this 1 1/4" (3cm) spoon. Stamped with the iconic devil head logo, this Eppinger Dardevle Lildevle UV carries the product code 12820. The nickel back provides a secondary flash, while the specialized paint provides a significant glow under UV light—a modern twist on a Michigan legacy that dates back to Lou Eppinger's original designs from 1906. At 1/8oz (3.4g), it offers enough density for accurate casting toward structure or schooling fish. The hardware includes a sturdy split ring and a sharp silver treble hook, both appearing in excellent condition with a 5/5 rating. Eppinger’s proprietary dies give this spoon its hallmark concave profile, which has been carefully maintained since the company moved to Dearborn in 1959. The spoon's compact size and high-visibility finish make it a reliable choice for targeting trout or panfish in various water conditions.