Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/2oz fishing spoon #12977

Vibrant honeycomb scales in a fire tiger pattern wrap across the curved face of this 1/2 oz (14 g) metal spoon. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), the stamped backside proudly displays the iconic hula dancer silhouette, a hallmark of the original Seneca Lure company era before the brand's acquisition by Acme in the early 1980s. Anglers specifically hunt for this "WIG-L-LURE" stamp and dancer graphic, as veteran lure collectors often maintain that these original Seneca designs possess a character missing from modern mass-produced versions. Bearing product code 12977, the finish remains crisp with clean transitions between the green, yellow, and red hues along the dark spine. A silver-toned treble hook and sturdy split ring are attached through the rear eyelet, ready for casting. This specimen is in excellent 5/5 condition, showing well-preserved detail on both the painted front and the engraved metallic back.