Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 3/16oz Silver / Red spinning lure #11816

Weighing in at 3/16oz (4.7g), this specimen showcases the classic willow leaf blade that Howard Worden first integrated into his designs back in the 1950s. The vibrant red body features a distinct scale pattern, leading into a hand-tied red hackle tail that brings the total length to 2 1/4" (6cm). With a condition rating of 4/5, the silver-finished blade remains clear, still bearing the stamped branding and the weight designation. Produced by Yakima Bait, this particular Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, listed under product code 11816, uses a treble hook tucked within the feathers, a setup intended for stealthy casts into pressured trout streams where a soft entry is necessary. The in-line spinner architecture is supported by a bead-chain style swivel connection to ensure the blade rotates freely around the central axis.