Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Gold / Yellow spinning lure #7202

Gold-finished willow leaf blades like the one on this 1/8oz (3.6g) spinner are a hallmark of Howard Worden’s design legacy, which began in Wisconsin in the 1950s. The blade is clearly stamped with the brand name and weight, paired with a weighted yellow body decorated with bold black spots. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5cm) in length, this specimen (Product Code 7202) is unused and retains its original luster. A signature feature is the hand-tied hackle tail, consisting of mixed black and cream feathers wrapped securely around the shank of the treble hook. These Yakima Bait in-line spinners were specifically engineered for a subtle entry, making them a preferred choice for trout on pressured streams. The elongated willow leaf blade is designed to rotate widely around the central wire shaft, a construction detail that defines the Worden’s Original Rooster Tail.