Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz Frog fishing spoon #17473

The 'Frog' finish on this specimen displays vivid yellow lightning-like patterns across a deep green surface, paired with a polished Nickel Back. Scaled at 1/4 oz (7 g), this Dardevle Spinnie is a weedless variant, featuring a metal guard designed by Eppinger to protect the hook while casting into lily pads or thick brush. Cataloged under product code 17473, this lure remains in its original carded packaging and is unused. The distinct concave body reflects the craftsmanship that has come out of Dearborn, Michigan, since the company’s transition from Detroit in 1959. On the reverse of the package, the manufacturer recommends this specific weight for targeting Bass, Salmon, and Trout in various water conditions. The hardware includes a single stout hook integrated with a tensioned wire to facilitate fishing in snag-prone environments.