Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/3oz Copper / Red fishing spoon #9220

Copper and red provide the distinctive finish for this 1/3oz (10g) Seneca specimen, featuring a striking split-color design on the spoon's front face. On the reverse side, the iconic dancer stamp—a hallmark of the original Seneca production before Acme’s acquisition in the early 1980s—identifies this as the legendary 'Hula Girl' model. Anglers frequently seek out the stamped 'WAGI LURE' text visible on the back, which marks the early manufacturing history of this teardrop-shaped spoon. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm) in length, the lure retains a bright metallic luster and clear markings across its surface. The hardware consists of a classic triple hook attached by a split ring at the tail, while the head features a single drilled hole for line attachment. This specific lure, identified by product code 9220, is rated in 5/5 condition, showing well-preserved paint and metalwork. It represents a time when many fishermen believed the stamped graphic of the dancer was the specific detail that drove its success on the water.