Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie, 1/3oz Rainbow Trout fishing spoon #20536

A vibrant Rainbow Trout pattern defines this specific specimen, featuring a blue-to-white-to-pink gradient adorned with bold black spotting. Flipping the lure over reveals the classic stamped 'DARDEVLE SPINNE U.S.A.' mark on the polished silver-tone concave surface. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and weighing 1/3 oz (9 g), this Spinnie model, identified by product code 20536, is built for precision casting on lighter lines. The iconic devil head logo remains sharp, positioned near the top of the spoon's taper. Regarding its state, the painted finish shows some gentle evidence of past water time with small chips near the eyelets, resulting in a condition rating of 4/5. The silver plating on the reverse remains bright, providing a strong contrast to the painted side. The original treble hook is secured by a robust split ring at the tail. Since Lou Eppinger began crafting these in Detroit back in 1906, the gauge of the metal used in these American-made spoons has been a key factor in their casting distance and durability.