Museum Archive: Vintage Eppinger Weedless Dardevle Dardevlet​, 3/4oz Red / White / Copper fishing spoon #4193

Copper flashing on the reverse side complements the bold red and white striped enamel of this 2 3/4" (7cm) spoon. Bearing the product code 4193, this Dardevlet is a specialized weedless variant designed for navigating through pads and grass where standard spoons might snag. The signature devil head logo is stamped into the cream-colored stripe, surrounded by vibrant red paint that remains in excellent 5/5 condition. A single hook is equipped with a wire guard and a cluster of red feathers, adding a soft trailing element to the 3/4oz (21g) metal body. Three sturdy rivets visible on the polished copper back secure the weedless mechanism, a testament to Eppinger's durable Detroit-originated construction. This spoon utilizes a specific concave shape meant to create a distinct wobbling action during a slow retrieve. The red hackle tied to the hook shank provides a subtle secondary movement that contrasts with the heavy copper plate.