Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Silver spinning lure #5448

Weighing in at 1/8 oz (3.6 g), this Yakima Bait specimen features the classic silver willow-leaf blade that has defined the brand since Howard Worden first developed the design in the 1950s. The 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) length includes a meticulously tied black hackle tail, paired with a silver cylindrical body decorated with black scales—a color configuration identified by the 208 BL code on the reverse. This particular lure, listed under product code 5448, remains in unused condition (Rating: 6), preserved in its original red, white, and blue Yakima Bait carding. The back of the packaging notes that while the brand is based in Granger, Washington, this specific item was manufactured in Mexico. Its construction centers around the in-line spinner design, which facilitates a wide rotation of the blade during retrieval to generate vibration. The silver-on-black aesthetic is a staple for targeting trout in clear or slightly stained water where a balance of flash and natural silhouette is required.