Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 3/32oz spinning lure #15994

A silver willow leaf blade stamped with the brand's logo defines this Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, a classic in-line spinner originating from the USA. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm) and weighing 3/32oz (2.5g), the lure features a black-painted body with a textured diamond pattern and a matching hand-tied hackle tail. Howard Worden’s design was specifically crafted for a subtle splashdown, making it highly effective for trout and panfish in smaller, pressured streams. This specimen carries the Product Code 15994 and shows no signs of wear, presenting in 5/5 condition. The silver finish on the blade provides a bright contrast to the deep black dressing that hides the sharp treble hook. It remains a benchmark for the high-vibration spinners that have been a staple in angler tackle boxes since the 1950s.