Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 2/3oz Blue / Nickel fishing spoon #13133

Weighing in at 2/3oz (18g), this classic Seneca spoon showcases a striking honeycomb scale pattern in blue and silver, accented by a bold gold-colored diagonal stripe. The reverse side of this 2 1/4" (5.5cm) lure features a polished nickel finish where the iconic "Hula Girl" dancer silhouette is stamped. This graphic is a signature of the original Seneca Lure company era, predating the brand's acquisition by Acme in the early 1980s. Stamped clearly alongside the dancer are the "LITTLE CLEO" and "WIGL LURE" identifiers, which remain crisp and highly legible. The hardware includes a clean split ring and a sharp, rust-free treble hook. Rated at a 5/5, the specimen maintains a vibrant color profile on the front and a high-mirror shine on the back, reflecting the quality of American manufacturing from that period. Many veteran collectors specifically seek out these Hula Girl versions, as the dancer graphic was famously removed from production in later decades.