Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden's Original Rooster Tail , 1/16oz silver spinning lure #23523

Weighing in at a delicate 1/16 oz (1.7 g), this Yakima Bait specimen showcases the classic design that has defined the Worden's Original Rooster Tail (Product Code 23523) for decades. The willow leaf blade is finished in silver and features the iconic stamped bird logo alongside the 1/16 weight designation. On the body, you'll find a crisp white finish accented by bold black spotting, a high-contrast pattern that flows into the hand-tied white hackle feather tail. Measuring 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) in length, the lure's construction focuses on the signature gentle splashdown Howard Worden intended for spooky trout in pressured streams. The silver blade is designed for wide rotation, a key technical feature of the Yakima Bait line. This particular example is in excellent shape, showing very little signs of time or use, earning it a solid 5/5 condition rating. The treble hook remains sharp and is cleanly integrated into the white plumage.