Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 3/16oz Brass / Orange spinning lure #12633

Brass glimmers from the willow leaf blade, which is clearly stamped with the Rooster Tail branding and a 1/6 size designation. Weighing 3/16 oz (4.7 g) and measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length, this Yakima Bait classic, product code 12633, features a vibrant orange body adorned with a detailed black insectoid pattern. Howard Worden’s design, originating in 1950s Wisconsin, is represented here in 5/5 condition, with perfectly preserved red and black hackle feathers at the rear. This specific color combination provides a distinct contrast in various water clarities. The weighted body and hand-tied tail are designed for casting precision, while the spinning blade is a hallmark feature of these legendary inline spinners.