Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Silver/yellow spinning lure #16624

Stamped with the "Rooster Tail" name and the "G 1/8" weight mark, the silver willow leaf blade is a hallmark of this Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail. This 1/8oz (3.6g) spinner, identified by product code 16624, pairs a vibrant yellow body with a hand-tied yellow hackle tail. Measuring 2" (5cm) in length, the design originates from Howard Worden's 1950s Wisconsin workshops, specifically engineered for a gentle splashdown and stealthy approach on pressured streams. The silver blade features a detailed embossed scale pattern surrounding the iconic logo, designed to rotate widely for significant vibration and flash. This specimen is in excellent condition, appearing unused and earning a clear 5/5 rating. Its construction remains a testament to the effective simplicity that has made the Rooster Tail a staple for trout anglers for over half a century.