Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Sagamore JT Buel, 1/4oz hot pink fishing spoon #23712

Weighing in at 1/4oz (7g), the vibrant hot pink finish of this spoon makes it a distinctive find for any collector of American-made tackle. This Dardevle Sagamore JT Buel, identified by product code 23712, measures 2 1/2" (6.5cm) and remains in its original packaging from Eppinger. As an unused lure, the specimen shows the original manufacturing quality from the Dearborn, Michigan factory. The Sagamore series honors J.T. Buel, a pivotal figure in early spoon design, connecting the lure's physical form to over a century of fishing history. Outfitted with a silver-tone treble hook, the piece serves as a well-preserved example of a staple in many mid-century tackle boxes.