Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz fishing spoon #18713

Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm) in length, this Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie features a vibrant yellow finish accented by five distinct red dots on its front face. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 18713, weighs 1/3oz (9g) and is built on the classic concave spoon design pioneered by Lou Eppinger in Detroit. The iconic devil head logo is stamped clearly on the painted side, while the reverse side showcases a clean silver finish with the deep-set stamping "DARDEVLE SPINNIE U.S.A." into the metal. The hardware includes a original-style treble hook secured by a split ring, showing the quality of an American-made lure. Based on the visual inspection, the condition of this spoon is remarkably well-preserved, earning a 5/5 rating. The tapered body leads to a clean attachment point at the head, designed to facilitate a steady wobble when retrieved or trolled. This model reflects the long history of Eppinger lures, which moved production to Dearborn in 1959, maintaining the proprietary dies that give these spoons their specific profile.