Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl) , 1/2oz nickel/gold fishing spoon #23514

Stamped with the iconic "Hula Girl" dancer on the reverse, the nickel and gold surfaces of this spoon highlight its vintage Seneca Lure company origins. This particular specimen, identified by product code 23514, measures 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length and weighs a substantial 1/2 oz (14 g). The back face is engraved with "LITTLE CLEO" and "WIGL LURE," markers of a production era before Acme simplified the design in the early 1980s. Many seasoned anglers maintain that the presence of the dancer graphic is the secret to the lure's historical success in the field. The hardware consists of a classic split ring and treble hook assembly. Showing signs of its journey through a 3/5 condition rating, the metallic finish reflects the craftsmanship of early USA-made tackle designed for casting and trolling applications.