Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Midget UV, 3/16oz Honeycomb Crash fishing spoon #20247

At a compact 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) in length, this specimen features a high-visibility Honeycomb Crash finish that stands out in any vintage collection. The front face is decorated with a vivid neon yellow-green base overlaid with an orange-red hexagonal scale pattern, accented by the classic black Eppinger devil head logo. This specific Dardevle Midget UV, identified by product code 20247, weighs in at 3/16 oz (6 g), making it a versatile choice for light casting or trolling applications. Flip the spoon over to find the polished silver-tone backside, clearly stamped with "DARDEVLE MIDGET U.S.A." as a mark of its American manufacturing heritage. Eppinger has utilized proprietary dies for these concave designs since Lou Eppinger's early days in Michigan, ensuring the consistent construction that helped define the brand. Maintaining a condition rating of 5/5, the lure shows exceptionally well with bright colors and a clean metallic finish. The UV-reactive properties of the paint were a later technical addition to the legendary Dardevle lineup, designed to enhance visibility in various water conditions. The hardware remains robust, featuring a standard split ring and a sharp treble hook, while the stamped lettering on the reverse remains deep and legible.