Museum Archive: Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 3/4oz White Pearl / Blue / Nickel fishing spoon #2070

Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5cm) in length, the White Pearl / Blue finish on this nickel-based spoon represents a classic colorway for deep-water trolling or heavy casting. This specific 3/4oz (21g) Little Cleo (Hula Girl) was manufactured by the Seneca Tackle Company in the USA under product code 2070. Long before Acme acquired the brand in the early 1980s, Seneca included the iconic dancer image on the back of the lure, a feature many seasoned anglers believe was the secret to its legendary effectiveness. The lure remains unused, still housed in its original blister pack, though the backing card shows signs of its age. The hardware consists of a robust treble hook attached via a split ring, designed to handle the strike of salmon or lake trout. The carding on the reverse confirms its origin from the Division Street facility in Rhode Island, visible through the aged carding.