Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/16oz spinning lure #16475

Weighing in at a delicate 1/16 oz (1.7 g), this small-profile spinner is a staple for those targeting pressured trout in clear water. The silver-finished willow leaf blade features a textured, dimpled surface designed to catch light during the retrieve. Identified by product code 16475, this specimen remains unused and is still housed in its original red, white, and blue Yakima Bait carding. The design traces back to Howard Worden, who added the distinct hackle feather tail to differentiate the Rooster Tail from other in-line spinners of the mid-century era. Measuring 2" (5 cm) in length, the lure features a sharp treble hook masked by deep black feathers. Produced in Mexico, the construction remains tight and the packaging is well-preserved. The bold yellow 'ORIGINAL' text on the blister pack confirms its status as a foundational piece of tackle history.