Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 3/16oz Glitter Yellow spinning lure #17306

Tipping the scales at a precise 1/6 oz (4.7 g), this Yakima Bait spinner arrives in the high-visibility Glitter Yellow pattern. The assembly, measuring 2" (5.08 cm) in length, features the signature gold-finished willow leaf blade that bears the authentic Worden's Rooster Tail stamp. This specific specimen, identified by product code 17306 and label code RT.210.GYL.B6, remains unused in its original retail packaging, showing it is in pristine condition. The design is anchored by a hackle feather tail that creates a distinct silhouette in the water, a feature Howard Worden pioneered in the 1950s to provide a different profile than standard spinners. Its weighted body and in-line wire construction are hallmarks of the series, tailored for effective casting in both still water and light current. The reverse of the packaging indicates this lure was manufactured in Mexico and includes a production date stamp of 10/21.