Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/3oz Green / Nickel fishing spoon #12189

Weighing in at 1/3 oz (10 g), this classic spoon features a vibrant neon green high-vis stripe along one edge of its polished nickel body. This specimen, assigned product code 12189, measures 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) and represents the era when the Seneca Lure company still stamped the iconic "Hula Girl" dancer on the reverse. Many long-time anglers believe this specific dancer image was the secret to the lure's success before the brand was acquired by Acme in the early 1980s. The specimen remains in 5/5 condition, displaying a clean finish and sharp original hardware. A key technical feature is the luminescent properties of the green paint, which glows under UV light or in dark conditions to maintain visibility. It is equipped with a sturdy split ring and a durable treble hook designed for reliable casting and trolling applications.