Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/16oz Gold spinning lure #14140

A bright yellow body with black dots distinguishes this 1/16oz (1.77g) in-line spinner. Measuring 2" (5cm) in length, this Yakima Bait model, product code 14140, features a gold willow leaf blade stamped with the "ROOSTER TAIL" branding and its weight class. The matching yellow hackle tail is tied securely behind the weighted body, concealing a sharp treble hook. Maintained in 5/5 condition, the specimen exhibits a clean finish on the painted surfaces and a bright, reflective luster on the gold-toned metal blade. Originally developed by Howard Worden in the 1950s, the design relies on the willow blade rotating freely around the central wire shaft to create flash during a retrieve. The compact 1/16oz (1.77g) weight is particularly effective for casting on smaller, pressured trout streams where a subtle splashdown is required to avoid spooking fish.