Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl) trolling spoon, 3/16oz Nickel / Green fishing spoon #9631

Nickel and green colors define the face of this 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) trolling spoon, while the reverse side holds the hallmark of a true classic. Stamped into the metal is the silhouette of a hula dancer, a signature feature of the Seneca Lure Company production before the brand was transitioned to Acme in the early 1980s. Many veteran anglers maintain that this specific 'Hula Girl' engraving was the key to the lure's historical success, a detail that is absent from modern versions. Weighing 3/16oz (5 g), the spoon is equipped with a split ring and a sharp treble hook, reflecting the sturdy USA-based manufacturing of the period. This specimen, identified by product code 9631, remains in excellent condition with a rating of 5/5. The crisp stamping of the Seneca Lure Co. name and the dancer icon provides a direct link to the golden age of American tackle design.