Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl) Glow, 1/3oz Green / White / Nickel fishing spoon #12190

Half-and-half green and white paint covers the topside of this 1/3 oz (10 g) spoon, identifying it as a genuine Seneca production. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length, this model 12190 features the sought-after "Hula Girl" dancer on its nickel-finished reverse—a detail dropped after Acme took over the brand in the early 1980s. Many seasoned anglers still swear by the original Seneca versions, believing the embossed dancer provided a subtle visual cue that modern replacements lack. The lure is in 5/5 condition, appearing exceptionally clean with its original hardware intact. Designed for low-visibility conditions, the paint on this "Glow" variant charges up to provide a luminous green silhouette in deeper water. The sturdy construction includes a nickel-plated body and a sharp treble hook attached by a solid split ring, highlighting the USA-made craftsmanship of the era.