Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 3/32oz Nickel / Black spinning lure #14882

Stamping on the willow leaf blade identifies this piece as a Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, a design Howard Worden pioneered in Wisconsin to handle pressured trout waters. This specific lure, carrying product code 14882, is finished in a contrast-heavy Nickel / Black palette. The 3/32oz (2.6g) weight and 2" (5cm) length make it a go-to for light tackle situations where stealth and a small profile are priorities. It features a genuine hackle feather tail tied over the hook, paired with a textured black lead body. The nickel-finished blade is designed for a wide swing, offering significant flash against the dark feathers. Everything from the wire form to the feather integrity is remarkably well-preserved, meriting a condition rating of 5/5. The black body casting shows the signature ridged texture, which adds a bit of visual complexity beneath the water's surface.