Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/2oz Nickel / Brass fishing spoon #24102

Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, this spoon represents a classic piece of American angling history from the Seneca Lure company. At 1/2 oz (14 g), it is a substantial casting spoon, finished in a contrasting Nickel / Brass color scheme. This particular specimen, identified by product code 24102, displays the authentic signs of use expected of a vintage tool, resulting in a condition rating of 3/5. The defining characteristic of this model is the "Hula Girl" dancer stamped on the back side. Collectors often seek out these original Seneca versions because the iconic dancer was eventually removed from the design after Acme acquired the company in the early 1980s. Many veteran anglers maintain that the success of the Little Cleo (Hula Girl) was directly tied to the presence of that stamped figure on the metal surface.