Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail 4, 1/4oz Gold / Yellow spinning lure #5383

Gold scale patterns decorate the willow leaf blade of this 1/4 oz (8 g) specimen, which bears the clear 'ROOSTER TAIL 4' stamp. The weighted torpedo body is finished in a solid yellow, leading down to a hand-tied brown hackle tail that conceals the treble hook. Originally developed by Howard Worden in Wisconsin, this Yakima Bait classic is built for stealthy presentations in pressured streams. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, this specific lure carries product code 5383 and showcases the design that has been a staple for trout anglers since the 1950s. The blade is designed to rotate widely around the shaft, creating a distinct vibration as it moves through the water. Maintaining a condition rating of 4/5, the yellow paint remains vibrant with only minor signs of use. The inclusion of a top swivel helps keep the line organized during the retrieval of this US-made feathered spinner.