Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Skeeter, 1/32oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #11466

Weighing in at a delicate 1/32 oz (1 g), this Eppinger Dardevle Skeeter is a diminutive classic for the trolling specialist. The iconic red-and-white vertical stripe pattern across its 1" (2.3 cm) frame is immediately recognizable, featuring the classic devil head graphic centered on the white section. On the reverse, the nickel-finished concave surface bears the clear stamp: DARDEVLE SKEETER U.S.A. This particular specimen, identified by product code 11466, retains its vibrant paint and crisp detailing. The hardware remains functional, featuring a standard treble hook secured by a sturdy split ring. In terms of condition, this vintage spoon rates a 5/5, showing the careful preservation expected of a piece from Lou Eppinger’s storied Michigan lineage. The spoon’s distinctive oblong shape and concave surface are engineered to produce a specific wobbling action when pulled through the water. While Dardevle lures were once famously included in aviation survival kits, this Skeeter is sized perfectly for panfish or trout.