Dardevle Brass Back 1 oz Fishing Spoon — Chartreuse & Black Finish

The Dardevle Brass Back 1 oz fishing spoon blends a century of lure-making know-how with a timeless, tackle-box essential design. Built around a compact 1-ounce profile and a distinctive brass back, this spoon delivers balanced weight and a subtle, inviting wobble that can catch the eye of predatory fish in a variety of water conditions. The chartreuse and black color combo enhances visibility in murkier water or low-light moments, while the brass back adds a warm, reflective tone during daylight casting. This isn’t just a relic of fishing history—it's a practical, purpose-built tool that may accompany you from quiet backwaters to fast-moving bays as you refine your retrieve and line control.

Heritage and Craft

Rooted in the Eppinger tradition that began in 1906, this lure echoes a story of patient field testing and incremental design. The original concept evolved from a two-ounce prototype into the famous Osprey, which quickly demonstrated its effectiveness with a side-to-side glide that rights itself mid-cast. The enduring Dardevle lineage—named after the resilient “Dare Devils” U.S. Marines—translates to a lure that balances history with practical, real-world use. The brass-back finish is not only visually distinctive; it contributes to a cheerful, reflective surface that can spark a strike as the lure wobbles through the shallows and near structure.

Key Features

• Dimensions: 3 5/8" x 1 1/4" Length
• Unique strike triggering action that many seasoned anglers associate with this family of lures
• Color: 516-Chartreuse and Black
• Finish: Brass Back
• A must-have in every tackle box, offering versatile casting and retrieval options

What to Expect on the Water

In shallow flats and along weed lines, the Dardevle brass-backed spoon can perform a controlled chase, with a glide that resembles a wary, darting fin. The combination of weight, balance, and color is designed to attract attention from sport fish in freshwater settings, including pike and other aggressive species. The classic length and weight enable solid casting distances, while the wobble and self-righting behavior help the lure stay on an inviting path during retrieves.

• Effective in shallow water and near structure, where visibility matters
• Potentially attracts bites from sport fish that respond to movement and flash
• Suitable for varied retrieves, from steady to pausing and twitching to provoke display and reaction
• Durable brass back finish adds a traditional, reflective look that stands out in daylight

Consider this lure as a nod to tradition with practical benefits you can test in your local waters. While results can vary by environment and target species, the design has a long history of pairing reliable action with memorable fish-catching moments.