Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Rok't Imp, 3/4oz Gray Scale / Nickel fishing spoon #11462

Weighing in at 3/4 oz (21 g), this vintage casting spoon features a distinctive Gray Scale pattern over its nickel-plated body. The Dardevle Rok't Imp displays a detailed bird head graphic and painted yellow eyes with black pupils on the front, typical of the Eppinger brand’s attention to visual detail. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), the metal surface is stamped with the product name on both sides, with the reverse side clearly identifying its U.S.A. origin. This specimen, identified by product code 11462, is in 5/5 condition, showing a clean finish and well-preserved graphics. The construction includes a robust split ring and a sharp treble hook, built to handle the strikes that these uniquely shaped spoons have been attracting since Lou Eppinger began production in 1906. The concave teardrop design is formed using proprietary dies, ensuring the specific weight distribution required for effective casting.