Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/16oz Brass / Red spinning lure #1381

A weight of just 1/16 oz (1.6 g) makes this Yakima Bait creation a delicate tool for ultra-light presentations in pressured trout streams. Stamped onto the brass willow leaf blade is the iconic "ROOSTER TAIL" name, surrounded by a distinct fish-scale pattern that draws back to Howard Worden's original Wisconsin designs. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in total length, this specimen features a vibrant orange and red feathered tail tied securely to the rear treble. The cylindrical body is finished in a glittery pink-orange hue, providing a subtle contrast to the metallic flash of the brass hardware. This particular Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, listed under product code 1381, is in excellent condition, earning a 5/5 rating for its clean components and fully intact hackle. The clevis assembly allows the blade to sit close to the weighted body, a technical hallmark of the brand since the 1950s.