Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Sonic Rooster Tail, 1/4oz spinning lure #17586

Stacked brass-toned weights form the core of this Yakima Bait Sonic Rooster Tail, a classic inline spinner carrying product code 17586. This 2 3/4" (7 cm) specimen features a sonic blade design, which is attached directly to the shaft to influence its rotational mechanics. The blade is adorned with a textured holographic prism sticker that catches the light, though it bears a 1/8 oz stamp despite the lure's 1/4 oz (7 g) total weight. A hand-tied tail of natural tan hackle feathers hides the treble hook, providing a soft profile in the water. The gold-colored finish across the body and blade shows very little sign of use, appearing bright and well-maintained, warranting a 4/5 condition rating. The wire wraps at the line tie and hook eye are tight and original, reflecting the craftsmanship Worden’s lures are known for.