Museum Archive: Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 3/4oz Nickel fishing spoon #14590

Nickel plating provides the signature high-visibility flash on this 3/4 oz (21g) spoon. Produced by the Seneca Tackle Co., Inc. in Providence, R.I., before the brand was acquired by Acme, this piece features the iconic "Hula Girl" dancer on the reverse side. Many seasoned anglers believe this specific detail was the secret behind the lure's historical success, a feature no longer found on modern versions. Identified by product code 14590, though the card displays catalog number C 343, the lure measures 2 1/2" (6.5cm) and is equipped with a large, durable treble hook. This specimen is unused and remains housed in its original red and white wave-patterned blister pack, which notes the design is intended to cast like an arrow for maximum distance. The stamped metal body shows the classic lines and weight distribution that defined the original Little Cleo series.