Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 3/32oz Silver spinning lure #16978
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| Product Code (SKU) | 16978 |
| Brand | Yakima Bait |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 3/32 oz (2.6 g) |
| Length | 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) |
| Color | Silver |
| Country of origin | USA |
Silver finishes on the willow leaf blade catch the light effectively, a hallmark of this Yakima Bait design. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm) in length, Worden’s Original Rooster Tail features a vibrant yellow painted body and a matching yellow hackle tail that conceals the treble hook. This specimen, identified by product code 16978, weighs 3/32oz (2.6g) and represents the legacy established by Howard Worden in Wisconsin during the 1950s. The blade is stamped with 'ROOSTER TAIL' and a '1/16' mark, though its technical weight is 3/32oz (2.6g), providing that classic aesthetic collectors look for in early in-line spinners. Its design allows for a gentle splashdown, making it a frequent choice for anglers working pressured trout streams. The hardware and finishes are well-preserved, resulting in a 4/5 condition rating. The yellow feathers remain full and bright, tied securely at the base of the weighted body.
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