Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/16oz Gold spinning lure #5806

Weighing just 1/16 oz (1.77 g), this small-profile spinner is a staple for those targeting wary trout in clear water. This specimen, identified by product code 5806, measures 2" (5.08 cm) and showcases a vibrant gold-finished willow leaf blade paired with a dense, brownish-grey feathered tail. Developed by Howard Worden, the design relies on the balance between the rotating blade and the pulsating hackle tail that conceals the hook. The dark, cylindrical body transitions smoothly into the feathered assembly, a construction style that has remained consistent since the brand's early days. As an unused item in its original blister pack, the lure remains in factory-fresh state. The assembly, originating from the Mexico facility, features the classic Yakima Bait branding on the packaging, confirming its authenticity as a Worden's original.