Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/16oz Rainbow Trout spinning lure #3876

Weighing in at a delicate 1/16 oz (1.77 g), this ultra-light spinner represents a staple of American trout fishing history developed by Howard Worden. The Rainbow Trout finish is applied across a light pink body decorated with black spots, complemented by a vibrant green and pink feathered hackle tail. Yakima Bait utilized a 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) frame to host the gold-toned willow leaf blade, which features a pink inlay with black dots and the manufacturer's branding. This specific specimen, identified by product code 3876, displays well-preserved feathers and bright hardware, earning a condition rating of 5/5. The design relies on a blade that rotates widely to generate vibrations, specifically tuned for the gentle splashdown required when fishing pressured streams. The green binding at the head of the tail securely anchors the hackle to the hook assembly, maintaining its feathered profile during retrieval.