Museum Archive: Eppinger Weedless Dardevle Midget UV, 3/16oz Fire Tiger fishing spoon #16034

Vivid neon greens and oranges dominate the Fire Tiger pattern on this compact spoon, a visual palette designed to trigger strikes in a variety of lighting conditions. Weighing 3/16oz (6g) and measuring 1 1/2" (3.5cm), this specimen belongs to the celebrated lineage of Eppinger tackle, manufactured in the USA. The Weedless Dardevle Midget UV, identified by product code 16034, is engineered with a specialized wire guard that shields the hook, making it an ideal choice for casting directly into thick weeds or timber. One of the most interesting aspects of this particular model is the UV-active coating; when viewed under specialized lighting, the finish glows intensely to increase visibility in dark or stained water. This lure is unused and remains in its original factory packaging, featuring the classic devil head graphic. The construction utilizes Eppinger's proprietary dies, ensuring the traditional concave profile that anglers have trusted since the company's early days in Detroit.