Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Rok’t Dardevle, 1 3/4oz nickel fishing spoon #19649

Reflecting light through its bright nickel finish, this 1 3/4 oz (50g) spoon is a classic heavy-casting tool for targeting large predators. Known as the Rok’t Dardevle, product code 19649, this Eppinger classic measures in at 3 1/2" (9cm) and showcases the high-quality plating that the Dearborn, Michigan manufacturer is famous for. The convex side features the unmistakable devil head logo, while the interior is deeply stamped with "DARDEVLE DEARBORN MI," helping to date this piece to the post-1959 era. Looking at the hardware, the original treble hook remains sharp and securely fastened. Given the state of the metal and the crispness of the lettering, the condition is a clear 5/5. This specific size is built for long-distance casting or deep trolling where a larger profile is needed to trigger a strike.