Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/4oz Nickel spinning lure #15990

Nickel plating on the willow-shaped blade provides a classic flash, complemented by a stamped scale pattern and the Yakima Bait branding. Weighing in at 1/4oz (7g), this specimen features a smooth grey-painted lead body and a dense white hackle tail. This Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, identified by product code 15990, measures 2 3/4" (7cm) and maintains a 4/5 condition rating, showing only gentle signs of handling. The silver-colored blade is clearly stamped with the 1/4 size marking and the model name, a signature element of these lures since their 1950s origin in Wisconsin. Constructed as an in-line spinner, the hardware allows the blade to rotate directly on the wire shaft for a consistent vibration. The white feathers are tied securely over the hook, offering a soft profile intended for casting into trout streams or clear water where a subtle presentation is required.