Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Brass spinning lure #15199

A dense black hackle feather tail serves as the visual anchor for this Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, a design that became a trout fishing standard after Howard Worden introduced it in Wisconsin. Weighing 1/8oz (3.6g), the lure features a black body speckled with fine glitter, paired with a brass-colored willow leaf blade. The blade itself is stamped with the manufacturer details and weight, showcasing a scale-like texture to maximize light reflection during its wide rotation. Measuring 2" (5cm) in length, this specimen from Yakima Bait is identified by product code 15199 and remains in beautiful 5/5 condition. The sharp treble hook is cleverly masked by the feathers, a detail intended to provide a subtle presentation when casting into clear stream waters.