Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Midget weedless, 3/16oz Frog fishing spoon #17701

Yellow circles over a green crackle finish define the "Frog" colorway on this American-made classic. Tipping the scales at 3/16 oz (6 g), this Dardevle Midget Weedless, identified by product code 17701, is specifically engineered for navigating heavy cover where bass and panfish often lurk. The spoon features a polished Nickel Back, intended to maximize flash during the retrieve in varied water conditions. Measuring 1 1/2" (3.5 cm), this specimen remains in unused condition, still secured to its original red and black Eppinger display card. The integrated wire weed guard is a hallmark of this specific model, designed to protect the hook point while casting into lily pads or brush. This lure hails from the Eppinger facility in Dearborn, Michigan, a company that has maintained its manufacturing dies in the USA since 1906. The card back details its versatility for Salmon, Trout, and Bass, noting the distinct action that has remained a tackle box staple for over a century.