Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Nickel spinning lure #6534

Tipping the scales at 1/8 oz (3.6 g), this feathered in-line spinner is a quintessential tool for the light-tackle enthusiast. The lure, measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm), features a polished nickel willow leaf blade and a distinctive chartreuse and yellow hackle tail. Identified by product code 208 FLC (cataloged as 6534), this specimen from Yakima Bait Company is unused and remains sealed in its original vintage packaging. This specific design traces its lineage back to Howard Worden's innovations in the 1950s, focusing on a balanced construction that allows the blade to rotate freely during a steady retrieve. The nickel finish provides a steady flash, while the hand-tied hackle offers a soft profile. Every component, from the wire shaft to the treble hook, remains in factory-fresh state, making it a clean example for a curator's display or a vintage-themed tackle box.