Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden's Original Rooster Tail , 3/32oz silver spinning lure #23418

A classic silver willow-leaf blade defines the profile of this 3/32oz (2.6g) Worden's Original Rooster Tail, manufactured by Yakima Bait. Designed originally by Howard Worden in Wisconsin, this specimen, identified by product code 23418, features the signature hand-tied pulsator tail made of dense black feathers. The elongated lead body is decorated with a dark scale pattern, providing a visual counterpoint to the stamped blade that bears the iconic Rooster Tail logo and size marking. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5cm) in length, the lure is rigged with a treble hook nestled within the hackle. The hardware and finish remain in top form, with the condition rated at 5/5. The willow-leaf blade design is engineered for a wide spinning rotation, creating a specific vibration profile during a steady retrieve.