Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail 4, 1/4oz Silver / Black spinning lure #12541

1/4 oz (8g) of balanced hardware anchors this Silver / Black in-line spinner, a design that has remained a staple for trout anglers since Howard Worden first developed it in Wisconsin in the 1950s. Measuring 2 3/4" (7cm), the lure features a willow leaf blade stamped with a silver scale texture, designed to rotate widely and produce significant vibrations during the retrieve. The lead body is finished with a black-and-grey hexagonal honeycomb pattern, leading back to a full, hand-tied black hackle tail. This feathered dressing is a signature feature intended to provide a subtle profile and added stealth upon splashdown in pressured waters. With a condition rating of 5/5, the silver plating on the blade and the painted details on the body remain crisp and well-preserved. The sharp treble hook is tucked neatly inside the dark feathers. This specific specimen is identified by Product Code 12541.