Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Brass/red spinning lure #17283

Weighing exactly 1/8oz (3.6g), the brass-finished willow leaf blade on this specimen prominently displays the "Rooster Tail" and "1/8" stamps over a classic scale texture. This 2" (5cm) in-line spinner, identified by Product Code 17283, features a bright orange body decorated with a black insectoid pattern, making it a standout for various freshwater species. Yakima Bait maintains the traditional hand-tied hackle tail on this model, utilizing a combination of red and black feathers that conceal a sharp treble hook. Originally developed by Howard Worden in the 1950s, the design focuses on a light splashdown to maintain stealth on smaller trout streams. The hardware and paint on this piece are remarkably preserved, earning it a condition rating of 5/5. Small details like the "G" logo stamped into the brass blade reflect the long manufacturing history associated with this Yakima Bait staple.