Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Silver spinning lure #15993

Weighing in at a nimble 1/8oz (3.6g), this vintage specimen represents the enduring legacy of Howard Worden’s Wisconsin-born designs. Measuring 2" (5cm) in length, the lure features the signature willow leaf blade, uniquely stamped with a scale pattern and the "G" branding that catch the light alongside its silver finish. The body of this Yakima Bait creation, identified by product code 15993, sports a white base with dark scale detailing, transitioning into the characteristic hackle feather tail in a brownish-yellow hue. This specific Worden’s Original Rooster Tail is rated at a 4/5 condition; while the treble hook shows visible signs of its age, the integrity of the silver-plated components remains clear. Developed for stealthy approaches in pressured trout streams, the construction centers on the wide-rotating blade and the soft landing permitted by its lightweight profile. The tied hackle serves as a visual focal point, a design element that has defined the Rooster Tail's utility for anglers since the 1950s. Every component, from the wire form to the stamped metal, reflects the straightforward manufacturing that made these lures a staple in American tackle boxes.