Museum Archive: Vintage Little Cleo Seneca, 1/8oz Nickel / Blue fishing spoon #12196

A bold, deep blue stripe covers roughly half of the polished nickel face on this 1/8oz (4g) casting spoon. Measuring exactly 1 1/4" (3cm) in length, this Seneca-made Little Cleo represents a pre-1980s era before the Acme Tackle Company acquired the brand. The reverse side features the classic "LITTLE CLEO" stamp pressed clearly into the metal, a hallmark of the original Seneca Lure design from the USA. For its age, the finish remains in 5/5 condition, retaining a brilliant mirror-like reflection on the nickel plating and a clean, sharp edge on the blue paint. It comes rigged with a single original treble hook secured by a sturdy split ring, designed for casting and trolling techniques. Identified by product code 12196, the spoon’s unique humped shape is engineered for a distinct side-to-side swimming motion. The teardrop profile remains one of the most recognizable silhouettes in American tackle history, specifically from this vintage Seneca production period.