Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Skeeter, 1/32oz Red / White fishing spoon #4664

Weighing in at a delicate 1/32 oz (1 g), this Dardevle Skeeter represents the fine craftsmanship of the Eppinger Mfg. Company. Measuring 1" (2.3 cm), the spoon is finished in the timeless red and white striped pattern and stamped with the iconic devil head logo. This specific lure, designated by product code 4664, is unused and remains securely attached to its original red and white retail card. The packaging includes the Dearborn, Michigan, address, which helps place this specimen in the period following the company's move from Detroit in 1959. It features a single hook tailored for ultralight casting, designed to create a distinct wobbling motion during a steady retrieve. The vintage price sticker is still present on the card, identifying the model as a 'Skeeter' and noting the 1/32 oz (1 g) weight and the number 616. The preservation of the enamel and the carding provides a clear look at the manufacturing standards that have made the Dardevle a staple in tackle boxes for over a century.