Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/2oz gold/nickel fishing spoon #23320

Splitting the finish between gold and nickel gives this 1/2oz (14g) spoon a distinct flash that collectors immediately recognize as a classic. Stamped clearly on the reverse side is the "Little Cleo" brand alongside the "Wig-L-Lure" name, signifying its origin with the Seneca Lure company. A defining feature of this specimen, cataloged as product code 23320, is the iconic Hula Girl or dancer image engraved on the back—a detail that was phased out after Acme acquired Seneca in the early 1980s. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5cm) in length, the spoon retains its original high-quality plating. The hardware consists of a sturdy treble hook attached via a split ring, featuring a small section of yellow tubing over the shank. For many vintage enthusiasts, the presence of the dancer is what solidified this lure's legendary status in the fishing world. This particular specimen is unused and remains in exceptional shape.