Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 3/32oz Rainbow Trout spinning lure #7197

A hand-tied hackle feather tail in vibrant shades of pink and green highlights the classic profile of this 1 3/4" (4.5cm) in-line spinner. This specimen, identified by product code 7197, features a willow leaf blade finished in a Rainbow Trout pattern with scaled detailing and black accent bars. Weighing 3/32oz (2.6g), it remains in unused condition, showing the precise assembly Yakima Bait is known for. Originating from the designs of Howard Worden in Wisconsin during the 1950s, the Rooster Tail was built for stealthy presentations on pressured water. The elongated willow blade is engineered to rotate widely, generating specific vibrations that draw trout from cover. The weighted body carries the same Rainbow Trout gradient as the blade, complemented by dark spotting and a pink lateral line.