Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl) trolling spoon, 1/4oz Nickel fishing spoon #14828

Weighing in at 1/4oz (7g), this nickel-finished specimen represents the classic Seneca era of production before the company was acquired by Acme in the early 1980s. The sleek metal body measures 2 1/2" (6.5cm) and features the legendary "Hula Girl" dancer silhouette stamped clearly into the back side. This specific marking is the hallmark of original Seneca lures, as the dancer was famously removed from production after the brand change, much to the disappointment of traditionalists who believe the stamp influenced its success. Rated at 5/5, the lure shows a clean, bright surface and includes the original single-hook hardware. The back of the blade also carries the product code 14828 and the manufacturer's hallmark under the dancer icon. Designed as a trolling spoon, its construction is solid and typical of mid-century metalwork, making it a definitive piece for collectors focused on the evolution of the Little Cleo line.