Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/3oz Blue / Nickel fishing spoon #3976

Stamped into the polished nickel underside of this 1/3oz (10g) Seneca spoon is the iconic Hula Girl, a hallmark of the original Little Cleo production before the brand's acquisition by Acme in the early 1980s. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm) in length, this specimen features a vibrant Blue Scale pattern on the front face, which contrasts sharply against the bright metallic back. Collectors often seek out this specific "HULA GIRL" variant, identified by Product Code 3976, because the dancing figure was eventually removed from later Acme-manufactured versions. Anglers of the era frequently attributed the lure's historical success to this specific stamp, treating the dancer as a lucky charm during casting or trolling sessions. The hardware remains sturdy, consisting of a single split ring at the head and another connecting a sharp treble hook at the tail. This particular American-made Seneca spoon is in 5/5 condition, maintaining a clean finish on both the blue scale honeycomb pattern and the stamped nickel reverse.