Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Midget, 3/16oz Frog fishing spoon #19627

Tipping the scales at 3/16 oz (5 g), this compact casting spoon is a versatile choice for panfish, bass, and trout. The 'Frog' finish on this Dardevle Midget presents a vibrant green base with a distinctive pattern of yellow-ringed spots and dark speckles. Identified by product code 19627, the lure measures 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm) and remains mounted on its original retail carding. Because it is finished with a polished Nickel Back, it produces significant flash during a steady retrieve, a feature often preferred by anglers for clear water visibility. This specimen is unused, preserved in its factory packaging exactly as it left the Eppinger facility in Dearborn, Michigan. The hardware includes a sturdy treble hook and a top-mounted split ring, consistent with the high-quality American manufacturing standards Eppinger has maintained since 1906.