Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Weedless Dardevle Dardevlet , 3/4oz White / Green / Nickel fishing spoon #1218

Polished nickel on the reverse side complements a deep green face split by a bold white center stripe on this vintage casting spoon. The iconic Eppinger devil head logo sits centered among three rivets that anchor the specialized weedless assembly. Designed for navigating heavy vegetation, a wire weed guard protects the hook, accented by a spray of crimson feathers at the tail. This 3/4oz (21g) specimen measures 2 3/4" (7cm) in length and is cataloged under product code 1218. Its condition is a respectable 4/5, showing the clear manufacturing quality associated with the company's long history in Michigan. These spoons have been a staple in tackle boxes since Lou Eppinger began hand-crafting lures in his Detroit basement in 1906, eventually moving operations to Dearborn in 1959. The hardware reflects the utilitarian design intended for casting directly into lily pads or brush where predators hide.