Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle ThinDevle, 2/5oz Brass fishing spoon #0563

Weighing exactly 2/5oz (11g), this specimen highlights the slender profile that gave the ThinDevle its name. Eppinger, which began in Lou Eppinger’s Detroit basement back in 1906, used proprietary dies to stamp this specific concave shape, a design choice that persists even after the company’s 1959 move to Dearborn. This brass-colored lure, identified by product code 0563, measures 3 1/4" (8cm) from tip to bend. The surface retains a clean metallic glow with minimal marks, earning it a condition rating of 4/5. You'll notice the original hardware, including the sturdy treble hook and split ring, remains intact. These spoons were so trusted for their reliability that they were even included in military aviation survival kits during wartime. The line tie at the tapered end is clear and ready for a snap swivel or direct connection.