Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 3/4oz Fire Tiger / Nickel fishing spoon #1454

Green and orange hues blending into a vibrant yellow dominate the Fire Tiger finish on this 3/4 oz (21 g) casting spoon. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) in length, this specimen is a product of the Seneca Lure company, produced before the brand was acquired by Acme in the early 1980s. Flip the lure over and you will find the iconic "Hula Girl" dancer stamped into the nickel-finished reverse, a characteristic that vanished from modern production versions and remains a prized detail for vintage collectors. Many seasoned anglers maintain that this specific dancer-marked design was the secret to the lure's historical success. The front pattern is accented by sharp black vertical bars that break up the fluorescent profile. This lure, cataloged under product code 1454, shows a well-preserved finish and hardware, earning a condition rating of 4/5. It features the original heavy-duty treble hook secured by a sturdy split ring, reflecting its American manufacturing roots.