Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/2oz Blue fishing spoon #0283

Deep blue finishes like the one on this 1/2oz (14g) Seneca spoon are highly regarded by anglers for their visibility in clear or deep waters. Carrying the product code 0283, this 2 1/4" (5.5cm) Little Cleo represents the original craftsmanship of the Seneca Lure company before the brand was sold to Acme in the 1980s. The defining feature for any collector is the "Hula Girl" dancer stamp located on the convex back, a charming detail that identifies it as a true vintage specimen. Its heavy-gauge metal construction and teardrop profile were engineered specifically for long-distance casting and trolling applications. The hardware consists of a classic treble hook joined by a robust split ring. Presenting in a 4/5 condition, the blue coating remains smooth and reflective with only minor evidence of its age. The stamped dancer on the reverse is still distinct, a hallmark of the Seneca production era in the USA.