Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Dardevle Notangle 2, 3/16oz Yellow / Red / Brass / Nickel spinning lure #0197

Stamped clearly on the brass-finished reverse of the blade, the "NOTANGLE #2 4200" identification marks this as a genuine piece of Michigan angling history. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 0197, features the iconic yellow face decorated with four red diamonds and the unmistakable Dardevle devil head logo. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) and weighing in at 3/16 oz (6 g), the lure utilizes a nickel-plated weighted body balanced by a single red bead and a dark brass bead on the wire shaft. The treble hook is neatly dressed with grey and white feathers, secured with black thread to provide a soft visual profile behind the rotating blade. Looking at the hardware, the lure is in excellent 5/5 condition, with the paint on the blade remaining vibrant and the metal components bright. Eppinger’s "No Tangle" design was a specialized approach to reducing line twist, making these in-line versions a reliable choice for technical casting in smaller streams.