Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail 5, 2/5oz Gray spinning lure #8824

Weighing in at 2/5 oz (12 g), this Yakima Bait spinner features a detailed scale pattern stamped onto both the cylindrical body and the willow leaf blade. The Worden’s Original Rooster Tail 5, identified by product code 8824, measures 3 1/4" (8 cm) and showcases the signature tan hackle tail that Howard Worden popularized for trout streams in the 1950s. On the blade, the Yakima Bait stamp remains visible, highlighting its authentic construction. This specific specimen earns a condition rating of 4/5, with the silver-gray components maintaining a clean, vintage appearance. The internal wire frame is straight, connecting the weighted body to a sharp treble hook shielded by the feathered tail, designed for a subtle presentation in the water.