Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 3/4oz gold fishing spoon #19417

Gold plating covers this substantial 3/4 oz (21 g) casting spoon, providing a brilliant reflective surface for high visibility. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) in length, this specimen features a distinctive green eye with a black pupil painted near the line tie hole. Stamped clearly on the concave back is the 'Hula Girl' dancer, a hallmark of the original Seneca Lure company's production before the brand was acquired by Acme in the early 1980s. Many veteran anglers firmly believe that the presence of this dancing figure on the back is the secret to why these vintage versions performed so well. This particular piece, listed under product code 19417, includes the early 'WIGL' mark below the dancer. The finish and hardware remain in solid shape, earning a condition rating of 4/5. A heavy-duty treble hook is attached to the tail with a strong split ring, ready for heavy-duty freshwater casting.