Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Weedless Dardevle Dardevlet , 2/3oz Red / White / Nickel fishing spoon #0940

Nickel-colored honeycomb scales overlaying the classic red and white stripes immediately identify this Eppinger Weedless Dardevle Dardevlet. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) and weighing in at 2/3 oz (19 g), this lure features the signature oblong concave body that made Lou Eppinger's Detroit-born brand a staple in American tackle boxes since 1906. Cataloged as Product Code 0940, this specific specimen is equipped with an integrated metal weed guard, designed to protect the single hook when casting or trolling through heavy vegetation. This example shows signs of its history with honest wear to the painted finish and hardware, earning a 3/5 condition rating. The distinctive red and white enamel remains clear against the nickel back, a combination historically recommended for clear water conditions. These Michigan-made spoons were even trusted enough for inclusion in military aviation survival kits during the mid-20th century.