Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo, 1/16oz Nickel / Orange fishing spoon #8188

Nickel and orange split finishes on the blade offer a high-contrast visual that was a hallmark of these early American-made spoons. Weighing in at 1/16 oz (1.8 g) with a length of 1 1/4" (3 cm), this Seneca Little Cleo, product code 8188, is the thinner trolling version of the legendary design. The stamping on the nickel-finished side is a clear indicator of its heritage, dating back to the years before Acme’s acquisition of the Seneca Lure company in the early 1980s. Its hardware, featuring a clean split ring and a stout treble hook, remains in unused condition, earning a 5/5 rating. As an authentic piece of USA-made tackle, the construction reflects the quality standards of mid-century manufacturing intended specifically for trolling applications.