Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz spinning lure #12618
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| Product Code (SKU) | 12618 |
| Brand | Yakima Bait |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/8 oz (3.54 g) |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Type | Feathered |
Weighing precisely 1/8 oz (3.54 g), this Yakima Bait spinner showcases a bright orange body finished with a detailed black insect-like pattern. The gold willow leaf blade is clearly stamped with the Rooster Tail branding and features a distinctive scale texture across its surface. Tied to the rear is a dense hackle of red and black feathers, a signature element of the Worden’s design meant to provide a lifelike profile. This particular specimen, identified by product code 12618, maintains a 5/5 condition with the painted body and metallic hardware appearing untouched. The brass wire construction remains straight, leading to a sharp treble hook nestled within the feathered tail. Howard Worden’s original design, which became a staple for trout anglers in the 1950s, utilizes a blade that rotates widely to create vibration. The blade is secured with a traditional clevis, allowing for rotation even at slower retrieve speeds.
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