Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/2oz fishing spoon #23007

Bright green paint accented by deep red dots and three pale green diagonal stripes coats the face of this 1/2 oz (14 g) casting spoon. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, this specimen carries the product code 23007 and represents a classic era of American tackle manufacturing. Turning the lure over reveals the polished silver-tone backside featuring the stamped "Little Cleo" logo and the iconic "Hula Girl" figure. This specific dancer engraving identifies the spoon as an original Seneca production, dating it before the Acme acquisition in the early 1980s. Collectors often seek out these "Hula Girl" variants because the stamped figure was eventually removed from later production models. The hardware remains robust, featuring a sharp treble hook attached via a circular split ring at the tail. Every detail of the painted finish remains crisp and intact, reflecting an excellent 5/5 condition rating for this vintage find. A single line tie hole is precisely drilled at the narrow head of the teardrop-shaped metal body.