Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 3/16oz spinning lure #16477

Tipping the scales at 3/16oz (4.7g), this specimen arrives in its original carded packaging, showcasing the classic in-line spinner architecture that Yakima Bait has preserved over the decades. The gold-finished willow leaf blade is paired with a vibrant orange body featuring distinct black dots, a color scheme built for high visibility. At the rear, the signature chartreuse hackle feather tail is hand-tied to create a soft, natural profile in the water. This particular unit, bearing product code 16477 and measuring 2 3/4" (7cm), hails from the production facilities in Mexico. The Rooster Tail design traces its lineage back to Howard Worden’s 1950s innovations in Wisconsin, specifically tailored for a stealthy entry into smaller, pressured trout streams. As this lure is unused (Condition: 6), the components are clean and the hackle remains full and vibrant. The treble hook is positioned directly behind the feather assembly, a hallmark of the Worden’s Original design.