… The Daredevil works pretty well out of the box so to speak and doesn’t really need any modifications to work well. The most common way to fish with spoons is to cast and retrieve, or troll at a steady pace. But within the lure industry this often creates a big problem for the original brand; whereas copies may not quite feature the same quality and attention to detail as the original. Ed was a savvy marketer, even more so than his uncle. The T-60 is a deep running lure that is hard to fish shallow. The proper speed is up, down, left, right. It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Dardevle By Eppinger 1 week ago. Maybe you’ll even catch a smallie this time! Fishing was as much a means for putting food on the table as it was for recreation. What year did daredevil make wooden lures and what did they look like? “Much of our advertising at that time focused on genuine Dardevles for that reason,” said Cleveland. One morning I was casting with a Daredevel and a thirty pound Northern hit my lure like a middle linebacker. You can troll them. To fish a jigging spoon, I prefer a 7 foot rod in a medium heavy action. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Dardevle.’. For pike, a good spoon like a dare devil works good, and other big spoons will work too. He increased advertising and expanded lure colors and combinations. (in Yellow 5 of Diamonds and Orange potato bug) are the standard producers and can be used on both Pike and Lake trout. The Daredevil spoon is one of the most popular lures for catching large freshwater fish.This classic lure is a favorite among old school fisherman. There are several specific spoon types. Use rod-tip twitches and brief pauses to give the spoon an erratic darting action, which will substantially boost your score. Check out Bryan P's underwater ice fishing video using a Dardevle! The design of the spoon lure is simple: an oblong, concave metal piece with a shiny chrome or paint finish and a single or treble hook on the end. Which is all the reason you need to try a weedless spoon instead. Dardevles have been with us since 1912. To counteract this Eppinger started printing a devil logo on the spoons after World War II, when Japanese manufacturers began making cheap copies of the lure. Eppinger Manufacturing Company offers countless Dardevle models, sizes, colors, and combinations: saltwater models, hammered finishes, weedless lures, fluorescent colors, glow-in-the-dark, novelty colors, and of course the iconic red and white striped classic. Cast or trolled, the unique wiggling-and-wobbling action of Eppinger Original Dardevle Spoons is irresistible to pike, walleye, bass, and all other game fish species. As the fishing season goes on, the fish will grow larger. I fought him for about twenty minutes until I could get him in range of my net. Avoid casting to spots between the fish and the sun because the lure’s shadow may spook the fish. You can cast into deep bays, wait for them to sink to the bottom, and then pop the rod tip to give them a jigging action. Towards the end of the season, select a larger spoon that'll stick in the fish's mouth, and appear as attractive prey. For pickerel (Walleye), a jig works good if you are dead line fishing, or a trolling spoon with a worm or minnow will also work great. As the heir apparent, Jennifer will someday take over the business, keeping Eppinger in the rare class of successful, family-run businesses in the country—a 100% American-manufactured success story soon to reach the century mark. Learn how your comment data is processed. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Member Join Date Mar 2010 Location. He decided to devote all his energies to lure manufacturing. As the media developed he would bring movie camera men and do films. Once a fish moves towards the spoon, don’t change your retrieve. Or you can tip their hooks with cut bait or even a jig skirt or rubber worm to coax light bites. 2 thinking that he would someday manufacture a smaller lure and call it a No. Anyone know? You start by putting a high quality swivel 24 inches above your spoon. The Johnson spoon however if you fish it straight out of the package, all it wants to do is spin. Saved by Jason Miller. Wondering how much weight I have to add to get it down to 8' or so, then down to 12-15 if that's where they are at. I am looking for a daredevil spoon, that is nothing but hunter orange with the devil logo in 1/4 oz. Hours: M-F 7:00 am – 2:30 pm EST. This section covers everything from fishing for beginners and other fishing basics to in-depth details about gear and how to fish different environments. “A lot of people used pork strips back in the day,” said Cleveland. If for nothing else but get snagged on something and lose it. While I don’t deny that the T-60 is an awesome lake trout lure, I am firmly in the Eppinger camp when it comes to the best lake trout lure of all time. I have more strikes doing this, than with the Figure Eight. 0, No. 02-24-2011, 04:14 PM #5. pdh. Original Dardevle Spoons (Red/White, 1/4 oz.). With the business again on the rise, Eppinger spent less and less time in the shop and more toward his own pursuits.  Areas with hard bottoms and deep water where smallmouth bass are holding would be a good place to use this lure. Sign up for our FREE Fishing Reports Today! Thanks for any repalys and if so, please share their phone numbers. Got more than my share of Red’s and pretty good size Rainbows as well. Large Flutter Spoons have been around for a very long time! Best Hybrid Striper Lures-Large Flutter Spoons on Lake Tawakoni will put huge Hybrid Striper in the net, just ask Guide Cliff Thornton! The daredevil was especially good in some of the lakes while the Mepps were great in flowing water. His strike had been so strong he stretched out the split ring attaching the lure to the treble hook to look like an elongated letter C. How it remained intact throughout the battle I’ll never know. So Eppinger began experimenting with metal shapes and pounding out lures. When I work at sport shows I spend a good portion of my time just listening to people who come up and say, ‘I’ve got a great story about the Dardvle.’”. My good friend Dave, (Hunter 4) has at least 1 good spoon story, probably more. I would love to hear some feed back on this lure. The success of his larger lures lead to the development of other popular sizes like the No. There are several variations of how the Dardevle was first developed. The lure was made of copper, cut and hammered to make it thick in the middle and thin on the edges. 41. Early bait-casting reels didn’t have any brakes on them or serious gears, and they had very slow retrieve ratios. As a teenager, he served an apprenticeship in taxidermy. The lure made its marketing debut in Eppinger’s store in late 1917 or early 1918. He would bring writers with him. Details Eppinger Original Dardevle Spoons are the most popular all-around fishing lure of all time. When I pulled him into the boat the lure fell apart! 1. The familiar red-and-white striped Dardevle is probably the world’s most recognized fishing lure, just as effective now as it was a century ago when Lou Eppinger first started selling them. According to the Marine Corp’s savvy public relations skills at the time, captured German soldiers were reportedly quoted as saying the US Marines had fought so fiercely that the Germans started calling them “teuful hunden,” the legendary devil dogs of northern Germany. The Dardevle has always been thick and durable, stamped from copper or quarter-hard brass, while most of the knockoff brands were made of tin or thin steel. Thank you, https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/atq/6029081459.html. Daredevil lures move through the water in three ways depending on how fast you are trolling or retrieving them. Great fishing back in those days. We’d stay at a lodge on Grand lac Victoria in Parc la Vérendrye, Quebec. Rigging the spoon is simple. The old stand-by since forever and effective in many situations except weeds. However with a few minor tweaks it turns into a fish catching machine. Here the retrieve will parallel the fish’s path. Upon Ed Eppinger’s death in 1987 the business holdings were left to his daughter Karen (Lou Eppinger’s grand-niece), who still runs the company today with the help of her daughter Jennifer and John Cleveland among others. He left his nephew Ed in charge, making him a partner with an agreement in place to purchase the lure manufacturing/selling side of the business. Get the best deals on daredevil fishing spoons when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. It will prevent line ties as the unpredictable, erratic bait falls to the depths, and will help you to land more fish. Keep in mind that spoons are prone to getting snagged so be cautious about where you use it. More Daredevle tips from Field and Stream: Daredevle Spinnie This was done in honor of the US Marine 4th Brigade who in June 1918 fought valiantly at the Battle of Belleau Wood. “Because most people think it was red and white.” Due to popular demand, Eppinger later added additional colors and combinations including nickel, green frog, and of course the red-and-white striped version universally recognized today. Often the fish will strike when the lure drops, so I prefer to use the drop-and-flutter instead of the Figure Eight when I have a  follow. Before there was flashing and strange scents that are designed to attract fish there was the Daredevil. Shipped with USPS First Class. Yellow color has … Maybe split rings of the 1950’s weren’t so hardy though. I think people who are catching fish by cast and retrieve are inadvertently hitting the right speed without knowing it. In the 1930s and ‘40s, the great depression and metal shortages due to World War II hurt manufacturing and sales. “Fathers, sons grandfathers and mothers have taken their kids out fishing and used Dardevles. I was fortunate to net a 31.25 inch Walleye on a green Crocodile spoon once, they will produce a fish or 2. I don’t know how you can determine the speed of a retrieve though. Among varied sizes, the 1/4 ounce Dardevle Spinnie is basic for bass, larger trout, and more. How to Fish. In some areas in Canada and northern New England this classic lure is still referred to as the “Red Devil.” In other places the spelling becomes literal, pronounced ‘Dar’ Devil. The name Dardevle was stamped on the back with either Detroit (where they were originally stamped) or Dearborn, Michigan. Spoons are easy on fish. 8 Veterans from the war were returning home from overseas with money in their pockets and time on their hands. One has your price tag, marked $1.00, RARE BRASS DARDEVLE Fishing Lures (Spoons) (Pontiac), Could you please take a look at my craigslist ad of my Lures (Spoons) 99 Over the years Eppinger introduced new lures (including wooden models) and different variations to the Dardevle. I need some more, great for my muskie fishing. If you retrieve to fast they spin in a cone shape. Weedless spoons. It seems everyone had a Daredevil spoon lure in their tackle box at some point in their lives and many still do. Not all are, in my opinion, best suited for catching smallmouth or largemouth bass. Upon the shop owner’s death he inherited the business at the age of 18, renaming it Eppinger Taxidermy Studio. American Made The sale and manufacturing of the world famous Dardevles, Red Eyes, Sparkle tails, Evil Eyes, Rex Spoons, Buel Spinners fishing lures. All Rights Reserved. In the past 4-5 years, largemouth bass anglers started to catch big fish and win tournaments. Does anyone know if Eppingers made any salt water plugs ? Ed became a feature attraction at outdoor shows from coast to coast. My favorite spoon, I always bring at least one in my tackle boxes. Hours open? Bass Fishing Tips Fishing Knots Fishing T Shirts Ice Fishing Trout Fishing Saltwater Fishing Kayak Fishing Fishing Tackle Homemade Fishing Lures. When I posted the picture about the Daredevil spoon on our Facebook page, I saw how many use them for pike but also bass. Then when he’d come back he would go to [fishing/hunting] club, social clubs and schools to give talks and show his fishing movies to people, particularly young people, and get them interested in fishing.” Ed Eppinger was a super-promoter. Second, avoid the common mistake of a steady retrieve. He was gregarious, enthusiastic, and likeable. At the conclusion of World War I, Eppinger decided to change the name from Osprey to Dare Devil. From this the term Dare Devil was derived and used among allied forces. My reasoning is simple; Dardevle spoons are more versatile.  My conclusion: anyway you want! One trick to remember when fishing with spoons like the Best Spoon is to add a swivel. During the 1960s the introduction of salmon to the Great Lakes gave Eppinger yet another boost. While in the basement of the shop manufacturing of the Dardevle rolled on. Within outdoor circles he became affectionately known as ‘Mr. Often the fish will strike when the lure drops, so I prefer to use the drop-and-flutter instead of the Figure Eight when I have a follow. I was reminiscing about fishing as a kid and was wondering if the old Daredevil spoon can be used for smallmouth bass. Jigging a spoon is a lot like ripping a blade bait. Lol! you let out line until the spoon … The other type of spoon I use a lot is the Daredevil. Fishing was as much a means for putting food on the table as it was for recreation. Eppinger - Daredevil Spoons. John helped me with spoons for my upcoming Northern Ontario trip. The daredevil was especially good in some of the lakes while the Mepps were great in flowing water. For over a century, the Dardevle has been the standard by which all other casting spoons are judged. Source. The Dardevle became a household name and a favorite among sportsmen and fishing guides. Sight fishing is best done by casting the spoon off to the side of the fish. Labels and can in good condition, no damage. If you retrieve/ troll just right they move up, down, left, right. The action of a spoon is so universal, so fundamental to the process of catching fish that the best sellers way back when look just like the best sellers of today. Select a small spoon at the start of the season for smaller fish. The most common way to fish with spoons is to cast and retrieve, or troll at a steady pace. Your email address will not be published. The Erratic Action Of This Blade Bait Drives Smallmouth Wild, Kevin Van Dam and Casey Martin Find Success Spybaiting. ADDRESS: Eppinger Manufacturing, 6340 Schaefer, Dearborn, MI 48126 USA. The best spoon I have ever used with treble hook. The timing had worked out well for selling fishing tackle. and 1 1/4 oz. Eppinger was a savvy businessman who knew that the two biggest keys to success were quality craftsmanship and exposure. The swivel will also help you stay latched onto big bass you reel in from the deep. The Osprey lure first appeared in black and white colors and became popular very quickly, mostly by word of mouth. Everything Smallmouth - Smallmouth Fishing Tips, Articles and Videos Everyday. Are you interested in buying back two unopened cans of DuPont supper fine FF gun powder your grand father sold my grandfather in 1924. Your email address will not be published. Wondering how deep a 3/4oz daredevil spoon runs when trolled around 2.5? He began publishing an annual booklet that had facts and tips both related and unrelated to the Dardevle. “The neat thing is just all the traditions that have formed because of, and around this company and the Dardevle spoons,” mused Cleveland. Dr.Fish 3Pcs Fishing Spoons Lure Weedless Spoon Surf Fishing Bank Fishing Long Casting Saltwater Baits Rattling for Bass Trout Snook Pike Stripers Crappie 3.6in 2/3 oz 3.9 out of 5 stars 90 $10.99 $ 10 . If you retrieve/troll to slow, they move up end down. Thanks for a great spoon…, I did catch a small mouth to only at Bushwhacker lake Missouri, Your email address will not be published. I caught a STATE RECORD red ear for Missouri by the time I found out I already released him. “The white stripe was meant to represent a strip of pork.”.  Maybe I didn’t catch anything on them when I was a kid because I had no clue how to fish it and I didn’t have Northern Pike in areas I fished growing up in Connecticut. Trout actually prefer the larger 2 and 3 oz spoons while pike prefer the smaller. Without question, the Dardevle is one of the most popular and recognizable spoons ever created. Is Eppinger Manufacturing Company still in business and is the store on Schaeffer Rd., Dearborn Mi still in operation. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. “You could probably win a lot of money in bars betting on that,” said John Cleveland, marketing director of Eppinger Manufacturing Co, makers of the Dardevle. You're not exactly dealing with 'retarded' fish; you may find fruition when … I use this smaller version of this lure for snapper fishing in saltwater and works great. Hinkley Spoons, invented during the late 1800s, are still available. Eppinger bought large costly ad space in Field & Stream magazine and began working closely with well-known outdoor writers to help publicize the lure. It’s easy to learn how to fish. Before 1910 there were few, if any, lures on the market that had these features. I need some more, great for my muskie fishing.  The most popular use for these spoons these days is for catching Northern Pike. “Ed is the guy that really became the marketer of the company,” said Cleveland. Eppinger however, changed the spelling to D a r d e v l e in order to appease religious sensitivities of church-going folks who might be offended by the word “devil” in print. Yes, we live north of Boston and my husband caught the biggest bluefish of his life about a mile offshore in Ipswich Bay casting a large Dardevle.  The most common way to fish with spoons is to cast and retrieve, or troll at a steady pace. No evidence of use. A stop-and-go retrieve has proved productive for me, this lets the spoon drop and flutter. “All red and white spoons are essentially copies of the Dardevle,” he stated. So in 1910 he began selling a small selection of fishing tackle. Required fields are marked *, Copyright © 2021 On The Water, LLC. A spoon lure, in sport fishing, is an oblong, usually concave lure, usually made of metal or a shell, shaped like the bowl of a spoon.The spoon lure is mainly used to attract fish by reflecting light and moving randomly.. Eppinger wanted to create a perfect metal lure that would cast for distance without causing spool backlash and have swimming action incorporated into the design. Often the fish will strike when the lure drops, so I prefer to use the drop-and-flutter instead of the Figure Eight when I have a follow. A stop-and-go retrieve has proved productive for me, this lets the spoon drop and flutter. This is a beginner’s guide to fishing with info and fishing tips on each step-in learning how to fish. and see if there’s any value that I have here? Pulled in more fish than I can count. Great lures the Daredevel. At a deeper drop-off, I have had luck jigging a spoon up and down, where, again the strike occurs on the downward flutter. He did a lot of fishing trips to northern Canada and down into Central America. Can't find anything in my searches, but somebody has to have trolled them and hit bottom at some depth. The best spoon I have ever used with treble hook. By 1917 he began putting the finishing touches on a hand-stamped, oblong-shaped spoon that casted well, was easy to control, and would hold up to the rigors of pike fishing. You can tell the right speed while trolling by watching the lures action in the water as you increase or decrease speed. Source. Please click LIKE to share this post with your friends! When I was a teen I used to go on a fishing trip every Summer with my Dad and some of his buddies. I used Daredevil and Mepps lures almost exclusively for a few years I was stationed near Kenai, Alaska back in the early 60s. Get this lure again, for old times sake. His ultimate goal was to have a Dardevle in every tackle box. Daredevil (Daredevle) Spoon For Smallmouth Bass. A clever play on words became an advertising slogan: “Cast out the ‘Devle’, catch more fish.” On the 2nd floor of the store he added a lodge for customers, business associates, writers, and sportsmen to watch outdoor films and talk all things outdoors. “He took it world-wide. “There’s a collector that every once in a while will call Karen [Eppinger Bustamante] and say, ‘well I’m up to’—I think he’s up to 310 or 315 copies; individual copies that he’s collected of red and white spoons.” After 1950 all Dardevles featured the devil head image. Lure is in great shape. First, attach it to your line with a small snap to give the lure a free-ranging wobble. Taxidermy being somewhat of a seasonal business, Eppinger wanted to expand and increase his year-round income. The curved red-and-white striped, concave design has been catching fish for many generations and has been a familiar fixture in tackle boxes for almost a century. I would love to hear some feed back on this lure. “One of the reasons our spoons can really bang on the fish is that if you change your retrieve, vary the speed, move it smoothly or, conversely, add some action, as you change it up, you change how the spoon flashes and moves through the water. Spoon Types. But the end of the war served to reinvigorate the business for all the same reasons as in 1918. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Upon Lou Eppinger’s death in 1958, Ed became president of the company. Shaddock Fishing Spoons Metal Lures, 30pcs Colorful Casting Fishing Spinner Baits Trout Trolling Spoon Fishing Lures Sharp Treble Hooks Tackle Kit 4.1 out of 5 …  The question I have had, is how do you fish them effectively? 4. The key to maximizing an Eppinger spoon’s effectiveness, Cleveland says, is to vary your retrieve. I am looking for a daredevil spoon, that is nothing but hunter orange with the devil logo in 1/4 oz. We fished for Walleye’s and Northern Pike. The oldest models are stamped ‘Osprey’. 00, and the even larger No. This was a fairly sensible pursuit at the time. “He became an icon of the fishing business,” said Cleveland. Yet the spelling still accounted for some interesting interpretations. For all around, i make my own worm harnesses, they are a small spoon, with 2-3 separate hooks that hook on to your worm. Vintage Eppinger Daredevil IMP Spoon Fishing Lure 2/5 Oz Unused. Does anyone use this lure for saltwater fishing? For the next several years he tweaked and reshaped his design. Additionally, greater affordability of the automobile expanded mobility for people in all walks of life. Try Different Baits. A stop-and-go retrieve has proved productive for me, this lets the spoon drop and flutter. O was there today May 1st. A great choice for fishing directly in the thick cover where predators hide. Lou J. Eppinger was born in November 1877 on the east side of Detroit. The most common way to fish with spoons is to cast and retrieve, or troll at a steady pace. Buoyed by his success, he expanded the fishing tackle side of the business and soon became a full-service outdoor sporting goods outfitter. This is to prevent line twist. Len Thompson designated his first production spoon the No. The #2 Len Thompson and Daredevil spoons in a 1 oz. If so I will send you photos of the cans and my asking price. It is also one of the most copied commercial lures in angling history. The Daredevle spoon for smallmouth bass is an underutilized option and I think I need to try it soon! Eppinger named his new lure after what he considered to be the “best fisherman” ever created, the Osprey. Nevertheless, we'll briefly cover each and hopefully provide you enough information in subsequent pages so you can make your own decision about bass fishing with spoons. Some worked out and some didn’t. 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