Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Weedless Dardevle, 1oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #14758

A classic red-and-white striped finish defines the face of this heavy-duty Eppinger spoon, a color pattern that has remained a staple in tackle boxes for decades. Cataloged under product code 14758, this specimen measures 3 1/2" (9 cm) and tips the scales at 1 oz (28 g). The design features a substantial single hook secured to the nickel-plated backside, protected by a dual-wire weed guard meant for casting into heavy lily pads or submerged timber. The iconic devil head logo, stamped onto the central white stripe, serves as the hallmark of quality for these lures originally crafted by Lou Eppinger. Rated 5/5, the lure shows an exceptionally clean surface and well-preserved hardware. Since the company’s shift to Dearborn in 1959, the manufacturing dies have consistently maintained this specific oblong, concave profile that dictates its balance during a retrieve.