Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/16oz Fire Tiger spinning lure #4321

Tipping the scales at a delicate 1/16 oz (1.77 g), this ultra-light Yakima Bait spinner represents a core piece of technical angling gear. The willow leaf blade on this specimen showcases the Tinsel Nightmare Tiger pattern, a complex finish of pink, silver, and black tiger stripes designed for high-contrast visibility. Yakima Bait preserves the traditional construction established by Howard Worden, featuring a hand-tied hackle tail that integrates black and red feathers with shimmering tinsel strands. This specific lure, product code RT.208.TNMT.B3, measures 2" (5.08 cm) and is mounted on the original card. Produced in Mexico, the item is unused and remains in its factory packaging as dated by the 04/18 stamp on the reverse. The assembly includes a genuine willow leaf blade and the iconic feathered treble that has defined the Rooster Tail since the mid-20th century.