Museum Archive: Eppinger Dardevle ThinDevle, 2/5oz Red / White fishing spoon #0541

Red and white vertical stripes define the face of this 3 1/4" (8 cm) Eppinger spoon, a color pattern as legendary as the brand itself. Stamped with the signature devil head logo, this ThinDevle weighs 2/5 oz (11 g) and represents the refined, slender evolution of Lou Eppinger’s original 1906 designs. Under product code 0541, the lure displays the precise contours created by the company's proprietary dies in Michigan. This specimen is unused, appearing in 5/5 condition with a clean, high-contrast finish and a bright silver-toned back. The hardware features a classic treble hook attached via a robust split ring, typical of the high-quality, USA-made construction that once earned these spoons a place in historical aviation survival kits. Every curve of the metal is designed to produce a distinct wobbling action during a slow retrieve through clear or murky water.