Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Silver / Blue spinning lure #12547

Blue paint covers the weighted body of this 1/8 oz (3.54 g) spinner, accented by a distinct black pattern that contrasts with the silver hardware. The 2" (5 cm) lure features a silver willow leaf blade stamped with the Yakima Bait branding and a subtle fish-scale texture. Developed by Howard Worden in the 1950s, this design became a staple for anglers seeking trout and panfish. Rated at 5/5, the specimen shows excellent preservation of the original colors. The hand-tied hackle tail uses a mix of grey and black feathers to shroud the treble hook. This Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, identified by product code 12547, utilizes a classic clevis mount for its blade, reflecting its American manufacturing heritage.