Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/16oz Brass spinning lure #12602

A brass-colored willow leaf blade, stamped with the iconic Rooster Tail logo and weight, characterizes this 1/16 oz (1.77 g) specimen from Yakima Bait. Identified by product code 12602, the lure features a brown-painted body with gold flake highlights, terminating in a natural hackle feather tail. This design traces back to Howard Worden's original 1950s innovations in Wisconsin, where the goal was to create a spinner capable of wide rotation and distinct vibration. The hardware includes a seasoned treble hook, and the overall state of the lure is a respectful 4/5, showing only minor evidence of its time in a tackle box. This lightweight construction is suited for delicate presentations in clear water where a quiet splashdown is necessary. The thread wraps securing the feathers are intact, maintaining the classic silhouette that has made this model a staple for trout anglers for decades.