Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden Flatfish F5, 1/16oz fishing lure #23179

A honeycomb-style scale pattern in dark brown and black contrasts sharply against the vibrant yellow body of this Yakima Bait Worden Flatfish F5. The iconic offset, curved profile is a hallmark of the F5 model, which measures 1 3/4" (4.5 cm). At a lightweight 1/16 oz (2 g), this specimen is designed for finesse casting or light trolling. Dual treble hooks are rigged on a traditional spreader wire, a classic setup for Worden's designs to ensure the lure's stability during use. Bearing the product code 23179, this USA-made lure showcases the durable finish Yakima Bait is known for. In terms of preservation, it rates a 5/5, showing a very clean surface with well-defined scale graphics and intact paint throughout the underbelly. This specific color scheme was a popular choice for targeting panfish and trout in stained water.