Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 3/16oz Gold / Green spinning lure #8934

Gold scale texturing on a dark green body marks the distinctive look of this Yakima Bait in-line spinner. Cataloged as product code 8934, the lure measures 2 1/4" (6cm) and weighs 3/16oz (4.7g). The willow leaf blade is stamped with the Rooster Tail name, showing a clean gold finish that complements the olive-yellow feathered tail. This design was brought to life by Howard Worden in Wisconsin, focusing on a weighted body for effective casting in small or pressured streams. The hackle feathers are densely tied and well-preserved, hiding a sharp treble hook at the rear. Every component, from the brass clevis to the wire wrap, reflects a condition rating of 5/5. The blade is engineered to rotate widely, generating distinct vibration during a steady retrieve.