Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/4oz Fluorescent Green / Brass spinning lure #0979

Fluorescent green hackle feathers define the tail of this 1/4oz (7g) in-line spinner, a signature feature that has made the Worden’s Original Rooster Tail a legend in trout streams since the 1950s. This Yakima Bait classic, carrying product code 0979, measures 2 3/4" (7cm) and features a brass willow leaf blade. The blade is clearly stamped with the 'Rooster Tail' logo and features a subtle scale texture along its surface. The weighted body displays a black diamond-mesh pattern over a bright chartreuse-green base, a high-visibility combination often utilized for low-light conditions. Developed by Howard Worden in Wisconsin, the design is centered around the weighted body to aid casting distance while the hackle serves to disguise the treble hook. The hardware is well-preserved, showing only light signs of age, earning this specimen a solid 4/5 rating. The brass components retain a bright luster, and the feathered tail remains full and vibrant.