Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #14848

Featuring the classic red-and-white stripe design, this Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie is a versatile spoon weighing 1/3 oz (9 g) with a length of 1 3/4" (4.5 cm). This specimen, cataloged under product code 14848, features the signature nickel back that has been a hallmark of the brand since its transition to Dearborn, Michigan. The Spinnie's concave surface is designed to produce a wobbling action when retrieved, intended to mimic the movement of baitfish. On the original display card, the manufacturer highlights the 'underside fin' and provides instructional diagrams for five retrieval styles, including a fast retrieve for surface-feeding fish and a slow, sinking retrieve for deeper structures. The lure is unused, preserved in its original bubble pack, showing the crisp paint and high-polish nickel finish expected from a genuine Eppinger product. This particular lure demonstrates the construction quality that has made the Dardevle line a permanent fixture in tackle boxes since Lou Eppinger's initial hand-made designs.