Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Midget UV, 3/16oz fishing spoon #20190

Fluorescent green paint with dark green diamond patterns covers the convex side of this classic spoon, making it a standout in any clear-water tackle kit. Tipping the scales at 3/16 oz (5 g), this Eppinger Dardevle Midget is a versatile choice for panfish, trout, or bass. Measuring exactly 1 1/2" (3.5 cm), the lure features a polished nickel back, which is a choice setup for clear water conditions to provide a steady flash during the retrieve. This specimen carries the Product Code 20190 and remains in its original retail packaging, showing it is unused. Since Lou Eppinger started hand-making lures in his Detroit basement back in 1906, these uniquely oblong spoons have relied on their specific concave geometry to produce a signature wobbling motion. The hardware includes a sharp treble hook attached via a split ring, suitable for both casting and trolling. The card back highlights the brand's long history in Dearborn, Michigan, where they moved in 1959 to continue a legacy of American manufacturing that even included providing lures for military aviation survival kits.