Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl)​, 1/3oz Nickel / Orange fishing spoon #8609

Nickel plating on the front face contrasts with the vibrant orange paint on the reverse of this Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl) spoon. Weighing 1/3 oz (10 g) and measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm), the stamped silhouette of the "Hula Girl" dancer remains visible on the back, a hallmark of the original Seneca Lure company era. Anglers often look for these specific vintage pieces, identified by product code 8609, because the dancer graphic was discontinued after Acme acquired the brand in the early 1980s. Tradition among trout and salmon fishermen suggests that the dancer's presence was the key to the lure's historical success. The hardware features a clean split ring and a bright treble hook, contributing to a condition rating of 5/5. Construction of the thick, wide body is designed for distance casting or slow trolling.