Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Silver spinning lure #16623

Weighing in at 1/8 oz (3.6 g), this vintage Yakima Bait creation is a quintessential example of the Worden’s Original Rooster Tail (16623) that has been a staple in tackle boxes since Howard Worden’s early designs. The silver-finished willow leaf blade features a classic fish-scale embossed pattern and is clearly stamped with the brand name and weight designation. A copper-toned cylindrical body provides the necessary heft for casting along its 2" (5 cm) profile, leading back to a vibrant pinkish-red hackle tail. The treble hook is securely wrapped with these feathers, which serve to mask the hardware while providing a life-like profile in the water. Rated 4/5, the lure shows honest evidence of use, with the silver plating on the blade remaining bright and the hackle tie still intact. Developed in Wisconsin, these in-line spinners are particularly effective on smaller streams where a gentle entry into the water is required for pressured trout.