Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl) UV trolling spoon, 1/8oz fishing spoon #12310

A vivid chartreuse-to-green gradient defines the front face of this 1/8oz (4g) Seneca trolling spoon. Under UV light, the entire body emits a brilliant green glow, a feature specifically designed for visibility in deeper or stained water. This Little Cleo (Hula Girl) UV model, carrying product code 12310, represents the original Seneca Lure company production before the brand was acquired by Acme in the early 1980s. Collectors often seek out these specific Seneca-era specimens because they still feature the iconic dancer stamped on the reverse side—a detail removed in more modern mass-produced versions. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm), the metal body remains in unused condition, retaining its original bright silver hardware and sharp treble hook. Many veteran anglers still hold the belief that the dancer's presence on the back was the secret to the lure's historical success.