Museum Archive: Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/3oz Nickel / Orange fishing spoon #3768

Fluorescent orange paint covers one side of this 1/3 oz (10 g) nickel-plated spoon, providing a high-visibility contrast that has long been a favorite for stained water. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm), this specimen with product code 3768 remains unused within its original factory packaging. This "Little Cleo" model C-100 hails from the Seneca Division of the Acme Tackle Company based in Providence, RI, and carries the famous "The Wigglin' Killer!" moniker. Collectors value this specific era of production because of the iconic "Hula Girl" dancer stamped onto the back of the lure, a feature that was later phased out but remains legendary among trout and salmon anglers. The heavy, stamped metal construction is designed for long-distance casting and deep-water retrieves, as suggested by the printed literature on the reverse of the card. It comes equipped with a single stout treble hook and remains in its original state, representing a transition period in American tackle manufacturing history when Acme integrated the Seneca Lure line.