Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie Weedless, 1/3oz Five of Diamonds fishing spoon #20297

Five red diamonds stand out against a vibrant yellow finish on the convex face of this Eppinger Dardevle Spinnie Weedless. Listed under product code 20297, this 1/4 oz (7 g) lure measures 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and features the popular "Five of Diamonds" pattern. The weedless design incorporates a single hook protected by a wire guard, intended for casting into cover where bass, trout, or panfish often hold. Constructed with a brass back, this specimen is manufactured in the USA using Eppinger’s proprietary dies. The lure is unused and remains housed in its original black and red retail packaging, which displays the factory reference number 9517. This model continues the heritage of the Eppinger brand, which moved production to Dearborn, Michigan, in 1959. The classic devil head logo on the carding marks its place in a history of lure production that began in Detroit in 1906.