Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz fishing spoon #18975

Seven bold black dots stand out against the vibrant red face of this Eppinger spoon, a finish that has helped anglers target pike and bass for decades. Weighing 1/3 oz (9 g) and measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm), the Spinnie is a nimble version of the larger classic, featuring the iconic devil head logo faintly visible on the painted side. On the reverse, the brass-toned metal is clearly stamped with 'DARDEVLE SPINNIE U.S.A.' alongside the product code 18975. The hardware is in excellent shape, with a clean silver split ring and a sharp treble hook attached. In 5/5 condition, this lure retains its bright color and structural integrity, showing the quality manufacturing Detroit’s Lou Eppinger was known for. This casting spoon is designed with the signature concave shape that provides the distinctive wobble these lures are famous for. The silver-toned split ring is securely fastened to a standard treble hook.