Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail 2, 1/8oz Gold spinning lure #16742

Stamped clearly with the "ROOSTER TAIL" name and a size "2", the gold-toned willow leaf blade on this specimen features a distinctive scale pattern. This Yakima Bait spinner, identified by product code 16742, weighs 1/8 oz (3.5 g) and measures 2" (5 cm) from the eyelet to the bend of the hook. The lure's body is finished in a glossy black accented with gold crescent markings, transitioning into a vibrant, bushy yellow hackle tail. This signature feather dressing was Howard Worden’s key innovation in the 1950s, intended to provide a lifelike profile that doesn't collapse under tension. The hardware consists of a sturdy central wire and a needle-sharp treble hook tucked within the yellow feathers. Maintaining a high level of preservation, the condition of this American-made classic is rated at 5/5.