Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz spinning lure #15176

A textured copper-toned body paired with a hand-tied orange and brown hackle tail defines this 1/8 oz (3.6 g) Worden’s Original Rooster Tail. Stamped clearly on the gold willow leaf blade is the size and the recognizable brand logo, featuring a scale pattern intended for subtle flash. Measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, this Yakima Bait classic is cataloged under product code 15176. Howard Worden originally developed this design in Wisconsin during the 1950s, prioritizing a hackle tail that offers a softer silhouette than standard naked trebles. This specific specimen remains in excellent shape, showing no significant wear and earning a 5/5 condition rating. The in-line spinner design is built on a sturdy wire frame, characteristic of the American-made quality that has kept these lures in tackle boxes for decades.