Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail 0, 1/16oz brass spinning lure #22967

A stamped brass blade featuring the distinctive scale pattern and "ROOSTER TAIL" engraving marks this piece as a genuine Yakima Bait classic. Carrying the Product Code 22967, this Worden’s Original Rooster Tail 0 weighs a mere 1/16 oz (1.77 g) and spans 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length. The specimen features a deep black hackle tail that remains full and well-preserved, complementing the spotted yellowish body. Originating from the USA, the design utilizes a willow-style blade mounted on a clevis for rotation during the retrieve. Its condition is an excellent 5/5, with the brass components retaining their original luster and the hardware remaining clean and bright. This size 0 is a staple for stream specialists who appreciate the subtle entry on the water's surface, a characteristic perfected by Howard Worden when he first developed these in the mid-20th century. The small treble hook is sharp and securely attached via the internal wire frame, neatly tucked within the dark feather fibers.