Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Trout Imp, 1/4oz Pike Orange / Scale fishing spoon #0620

Pike Orange / Scale coloration distinguishes this Dardevle Trout Imp, which features a white honeycomb pattern printed over bold black vertical bands. Carrying the Product Code 0620, this specimen measures 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) and weighs 1/4 oz (7.5 g). The condition is rated at 3/5, exhibiting some light surface wear while keeping its iconic visuals intact. This spoon is equipped with a robust bronze-finished treble hook, showing the rugged hardware Eppinger has utilized since Lou Eppinger started the company in Detroit. The signature concave metal body is designed to produce a steady wobbling motion during a cast-and-retrieve or trolling session. It stands as a piece of American tackle history, originating from the manufacturer's Michigan production facilities where these proprietary dies have been in use for decades.