Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Midget, 3/16oz Hologram / Rainbow fishing spoon #0021

Hammered metal surfaces on this Eppinger Dardevle Midget provide a distinct reflective quality, especially with the Hologram / Rainbow finish applied over the classic concave body. Measuring 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) and weighing 3/16 oz (6 g), this specimen represents the smaller end of the lineup that Lou Eppinger began crafting in Detroit back in 1906. The lure carries product code 0021 and remains in 5/5 condition, showing the care taken in its preservation. Its teardrop shape is achieved through proprietary dies, a manufacturing tradition that moved with the company to Dearborn in 1959. This specific piece is rigged with a durable split ring and a standard treble hook. The design's utility was so well-regarded that the United States government once included similar Dardevle spoons in aviation survival kits.