Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Silver spinning lure #16976

Weighing in at a nimble 1/8oz (3.6g), this Yakima Bait specimen features the iconic willow leaf blade characteristic of the Worden’s Original Rooster Tail lineup. Stamped clearly onto the silver metal, the branding marks this 2" (5cm) lure as a piece of American angling history, specifically tracing its roots back to Howard Worden in the 1950s. The black-painted body is followed by a hand-tied black hackle feather tail, which serves to shroud the sharp treble hook. Cataloged under product code 16976, the lure reflects its utility and age with a condition rating of 4/5. The willow leaf blade is engineered for a wide rotation, generating a specific vibration profile that has made these in-line spinners a staple for trout streams across the USA. Its construction allows for a gentle entry into the water, a technical trait intended to avoid spooking fish in shallow or clear environments. The dark hackle provides a distinct silhouette against the flash of the silver blade.