Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 3/16oz Yellow / Brass spinning lure #12615

Brass willow leaf blades stamped with the 'ROOSTER TAIL' name and a 1/6 size mark characterize the construction of this 3/16oz (4.7g) Yakima Bait spinner. Cataloged under product code 12615, this specimen measures 2 1/2" (6.5cm) and features a high-contrast yellow paint job with black tiger-stripe accents on the weighted body. The original feathered tail is tied with a blend of black and yellow hackle, concealing a bronze-finished treble hook. This lure is in 5/5 condition, showing a clean brass blade surface and vibrant paint without chips or fading. Designed by Howard Worden, the in-line configuration is intended for casting in smaller streams where a delicate entry is required to avoid spooking resident fish. The wire form remains straight, and the clevis allows the blade to swing freely around the yellow-and-black striped torso.