Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl) trolling spoon, 1/4oz Nickel fishing spoon #13196

Nickel plating provides the brilliant flash on this 1/4oz (7g) trolling spoon, a classic design from the Seneca Lure company. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5cm), the teardrop-shaped blade is most notable for the stamped "Hula Girl" dancer on its reverse side, a feature specific to these original Seneca models before the brand’s acquisition by Acme in the 1980s. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 13196, retains its high-quality finish and earns a 5/5 condition rating. The hardware consists of a single large hook secured by a heavy-duty split ring at the wide end of the lure. A clean line-tie hole is positioned at the tapered head, designed for trolling applications where a reflective profile is required. The stamped detail remains crisp and legible, capturing the charm that originally made the Little Cleo famous among North American anglers.