Museum Archive: Eppinger Weedless Dardevle Imp UV, 2/5oz 39 Mackerel (N) / Nickel fishing spoon #13095

Glow-in-the-dark properties define this Weedless Dardevle Imp UV, offering high-visibility performance for low-light conditions or deep-water presentations. The 39 Mackerel (N) / Nickel color scheme presents a bold contrast of green and black stripes against a nickel-finished body, accented with a distinct red highlight at the head. Under UV light, the luminescent coating transforms into a vibrant green glow, a feature specifically designed to draw interest in murky environments. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) and weighing 2/5 oz (11 g), this 13095 model features the classic Eppinger oblong shape but with the added utility of a weedless wire guard to help navigate through heavy cover. These spoons are still produced in the USA using proprietary dies that Lou Eppinger pioneered in Detroit over a hundred years ago. This particular specimen remains in its original packaging and is unused, retaining its factory-fresh appearance. Whether you are fishing the clear waters where the nickel back provides a natural flash or the darker depths where the UV glow shines, the construction reflects the same quality that once earned Dardevle lures a place in military aviation survival kits.