Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail 3, 3/16oz Gold spinning lure #7412

Measuring 2 1/4" (6 cm) in total length, this specimen carries a willow leaf blade stamped with the Rooster Tail name and the number 3. The weighted body is finished in a bright yellow paint with black spots, a high-contrast pattern that stands out in varied light conditions. At 3/16oz (6 g), it represents a design legacy from Howard Worden’s 1950s Wisconsin roots, where the willow leaf blade was specifically chosen to generate vibration. A dense tail of dark hackle feathers is tied over the treble hook, adding a natural profile to the metal hardware. The gold-plated finish on the blade remains bright and reflects the manufacturing standards Yakima Bait applies to their product code 7412. This particular lure is in excellent condition, showing as a well-preserved piece with a rating of 5/5.