Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail 6, 1/2oz Silver / Black spinning lure #12620

Stamped with the classic 'Rooster Tail' and a size '6' on the silver willow leaf blade, this 1/2oz (15 g) spinner represents the larger end of the Yakima Bait lineup. The blade features an embossed scale pattern intended to maximize flash during retrieval. Matching the metallic theme, the weighted body has a dark, scaled texture that leads directly into the dense, black feathered tail. Howard Worden’s design, originating in 1950s Wisconsin, utilizes these hand-tied hackle feathers to disguise the treble hook and provide a larger profile. Measuring 3 1/2" (9 cm) in length, this specimen carries the product code 12620 and remains in excellent condition. The hardware is clean and the finishes are bright, reflecting a condition rating of 5/5.