Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/16oz Nickel/white spinning lure #16622

Nickel-plated scale patterns on the willow leaf blade provide the distinct flash that defines this Yakima Bait classic. Stamped with the "ROOSTER TAIL" name and a 1/24 size mark, the blade pairs with a light-colored, marbled cylindrical body. This Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, designated as product code 16622, carries a catalog weight of 1/16oz (1.77g). The white hackle feather tail remains full and intact, honoring the original 1950s design by Howard Worden of Wisconsin. Finding a specimen in this Nickel/white configuration is a treat for trout specialists who value the wide-rotating willow blade and its specific vibration profile. Every component, from the top swivel to the feathered tail, earns a condition rating of 5/5.