Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Skeeter, 1/16oz Red / White fishing spoon #0631

A compact 1" (2.3 cm) profile defines this Dardevle Skeeter, showcasing the timeless Red / White striped pattern that has made Eppinger a household name in tackle boxes since 1906. Weighing a mere 1/16 oz (2 g), the metal spoon is stamped from a proprietary die that provides its specific concave geometry. This particular specimen, identified by product code 0631, is in unused condition and remains attached to its original retail carding. The packaging features the classic devil head logo, a hallmark of the Detroit-born brand that eventually moved operations to Dearborn, Michigan, in 1959. Its original hardware is intact, featuring a bright treble hook secured by a split ring. Designed for a slow retrieve, the spoon's construction is intended for casting toward panfish or trout. This lure is a clean example of the American-made craftsmanship that once earned these spoons a place in wartime aviation survival kits.