Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail 4, 1/4oz Brass / Black / Yellow spinning lure #1397
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| Product Code (SKU) | 1397 |
| Brand | Yakima Bait |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/4 oz (8 g) |
| Length | 2 3/4" (7 cm) |
| Color | Brass / Black / Yellow |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Type | Feathered |
Weighing in at 1/4oz (8g), this classic feathered spinner presents a distinct contrast with its black weighted body and bright yellow hackle. The brass willow leaf blade is stamped with the manufacturer’s mark and features a scale-textured pattern designed to catch light during the retrieve. This specific specimen, identified by product code 1397, measures 2 3/4" (7cm) and serves as a fine example of Howard Worden’s mid-century design. The yellow hackle tail remains full, neatly concealing the bronze-finished treble hook. You will notice the brass finish on the blade has softened slightly over time, giving it a gentle, authentic look that rates a solid 4/5 in condition. The black paint on the cylindrical body remains mostly intact with only minor signs of handling that reflect its history as a staple in trout tackle boxes since the 1950s. Every component, from the wire-wrapped line tie to the clevis holding the blade, remains tight and functional.
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