Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz fishing spoon #16685

Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7 g), this classic spoon features the unmistakable red and white striped pattern that has defined the brand for decades. This Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, listed under product code 16685, is the weedless variant designed for navigating cover where standard trebles might snag. The spoon spans 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length, providing a substantial profile for targeting trout, bass, and panfish. On the reverse side, the polished nickel back provides a high-contrast flash against the painted front. The manufacturing heritage is evident in the crisp stamping, a hallmark of the Eppinger facility in Dearborn, Michigan. This specimen is unused and remains in its original black and red carded packaging, showing no signs of age or wear. The card itself bears the "Made in the U.S.A." mark and the iconic devil head logo that has been a staple in tackle boxes since Lou Eppinger's early days in Detroit. The single hook is protected by a factory-set wire guard, engineered for casting into timber or vegetation.