Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Seadevlet, 1 1/3oz Yellow / Red / Nickel fishing spoon #4466

Stamped clearly on the nickel-finished reverse side, the names "SEADEVLET" and "DETROIT, U.S.A." tell the story of this spoon's mid-century Michigan roots. This hefty specimen weighs 1 1/3 oz (40g) and measures 4" (10cm) in length, making it a substantial choice for larger predatory fish in big water. The face of the lure features a distinctive pattern with a bold yellow stripe flanked by deep red, accented by the classic black devil head logo near the hook eye. Cataloged under product code 4466, this piece showcases the manufacturing legacy of Eppinger, a brand that has been a staple of American tackle boxes since its founding in 1906. The polished metal back provides a bright flash, contrasting with the painted surface during casting or trolling. There are some minor signs of wear in the paint finish from its time in a tackle box, though the hardware is solid, earning it a 4/5 condition rating. It remains equipped with its original heavy-duty treble hook, ready for another outing.