Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Chartreuse spinning lure #16107

Weighing in at 1/8 oz (3.6 g), this specimen features the classic Yakima Bait design that has defined trout fishing since Howard Worden first conceptualized it in the 1950s. The vivid chartreuse willow leaf blade is paired with a hand-tied hackle tail in the same bright hue, which conceals a sharp treble hook. Moving to the core, the body displays a transition from bright orange to yellow, finished with precise black dots. This specific lure, identified by product code 16107, is presented in its original packaging and remains unused. Measuring a total of 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), the assembly consists of U.S. parts and was manufactured in Mexico. Anglers traditionally favor this size for navigating smaller, clear-water streams where a stealthy presentation is paramount. The distinctive profile is created by the combination of the spinning willow blade, designed to create vibrations in the water, and the pulsating feathers.