Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden's Original Rooster Tail , 1/16oz nickel spinning lure #23301

A bright nickel finish coats the willow-leaf blade and the uniquely textured body of this Yakima Bait spinner. Stamped with the 'ROOSTER TAIL' name, the blade's reflective surface is designed to provide high flash in clear water conditions. This specimen, carrying Product Code 23301, measures 1 1/2" (4 cm) in length and weighs in at a light 1/16 oz (1.7 g). The white feather hackle—the namesake 'rooster tail'—remains in excellent, bushy condition, tied securely around the rear treble hook. Rated 5/5, the lure is unused, showing no signs of age or handling on its scale-patterned torso. This design, pioneered by Howard Worden, remains one of the most recognized silhouettes in trout fishing history due to its combination of metallic shine and soft feather dressing. Every component on this USA-made lure, from the wire wrap to the hook points, remains factory-fresh.