Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/16oz silver spinning lure #23070

Stamped with the iconic scale pattern and “ROOSTER TAIL” branding on its silver blade, this 1/16oz (1.7g) inline spinner is a classic piece of Yakima Bait history. Bearing the product code 23070, the lure features a compact 1 1/2" (4cm) profile centered around a weighted lead body that shares the same textured scale finish as the blade. Howard Worden’s design philosophy is evident in the inclusion of the hand-tied white hackle tail, a signature feature intended to provide a lifelike silhouette in the water. The hardware remains in 5/5 condition, with the silver plating retaining its original luster and the wire-wrapped clevis assembly appearing tight and secure. This specimen highlights the traditional construction methods that have made the Rooster Tail a fundamental tool for trout and panfish anglers since the 1950s.