Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 3/64oz Yellow spinning lure #0182

Yellow-dyed hackle feathers trailing from the weighted body distinguish this specific Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, a design that has remained a staple in trout streams since Howard Worden’s initial concepts. This feathered spinner, listed under product code 0182, weighs in at a delicate 3/64 oz (1.18 g) and measures 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length. The silver-finished willow leaf blade is mounted to rotate widely around the central wire, a characteristic construction by Yakima Bait that provides flash without requiring high retrieval speeds. Preserved in its original carded blister pack, the specimen remains unused, reflected in a condition rating of 6. The sleek brass-toned body transitions into the vibrant yellow plumage, which masks a sharp treble hook designed for light-tackle sensitivity. Because of its weight and aerodynamic profile, it allows for the gentle splashdown necessary when targeting easily spooked fish in clear, shallow water.