Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Trolldevle, 1 1/3oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #2060

A weight of 1 1/3 oz (40g) gives this trolling spoon enough mass to reach significant depths when hunting for larger predators. Measuring 4 1/2" (11.5cm), the Dardevle Trolldevle, Product Code 2060, is a substantial piece of Eppinger history. The front side features the classic red and white striped enamel with the recognizable devil head graphic printed on the center stripe. Flipping it over reveals a polished nickel finish stamped with 'TROLLDEVLE DETROIT USA', a direct link to the company's long manufacturing history in Michigan. The hardware consists of a single large treble hook secured by a heavy-duty split ring at the tail. This specimen is in good shape, rated 4/5, showing some light paint loss and minor surface scratches along the edges and the white stripe, which are typical for a lure of this age. The concave shape of the spoon is designed to produce a wobbling action when pulled through the water.