Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/2oz white/green/nickel Glow fishing spoon #19870

Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, this 1/2 oz (14 g) casting spoon features the distinctive "Hula Girl" dancer stamp on its polished nickel backside. Finding a Seneca-era Little Cleo (Hula Girl) like this one, product code 19870, is a treat for collectors since the dancer image was eventually discontinued after Acme acquired the company in the early 1980s. The front side displays a sharp vertical split between neon green and a creamy off-white glow paint, specifically finished to provide visibility in deeper or stained water. Every detail of the stamping, from the "WIGL LURE" text to the graceful figure of the dancer, remains crisp and clear on the metallic surface. The hardware consists of a sturdy split ring and a classic treble hook, showing the heavy-duty construction expected from Seneca's original production runs. This specimen is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, with the paint and nickel plating well-preserved. Many veteran anglers maintain a long-standing belief that it was the presence of the dancer silhouette that contributed to the legendary success of this specific spoon design.