Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Weedless Dardevle, 1oz Red / White / Copper fishing spoon #4192

A honeycomb scale pattern in red and white defines the front of this 3 1/2" (9 cm) spoon. Identified by product code 4192, this 1 oz (28 g) Eppinger Weedless Dardevle is built on a heavy copper blank, providing significant heft for long casts into thick vegetation where pike or bass often hide. The stamped devil head logo sits prominently on the white mid-section, a brand signature that dates back to Lou Eppinger's early days in Detroit. Flipping the lure over reveals the mechanical side of the weedless design, where a single screw secures the hook and a resilient wire guard. Bright red feathers are tied to the hook shank, adding a soft visual profile to the metal body. This specimen sits at a 4/5 rating, showing the light signs of time you would expect from a well-kept vintage tackle box occupant while keeping its paint and copper finish bright. The wire weed guard remains properly aligned and the feather dressing is full and vibrant.