Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail 0, 1/16oz Nickel spinning lure #17284

Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length, this Worden’s Original Rooster Tail 0 is a lightweight 1/16 oz (1.77 g) classic often found in the vests of serious trout anglers. The nickel-finished willow leaf blade is prominently stamped with the brand name and size, featuring a textured scale pattern that reflects its Yakima Bait heritage. Designed by Howard Worden, the inline spinner's body sports an olive scale motif that transitions into the iconic yellow hackle feather tail. This specimen, identified by product code 17284, maintains a solid condition rating of 4/5, showing some honest character while remaining fully functional. The willow leaf blade is engineered to rotate widely during retrieval to create vibration, while the overall profile allows for a soft splashdown on smaller, pressured streams. Every element of this USA-made lure reflects the design principles established in the 1950s for stealth and attraction.