Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Gold spinning lure #8972
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| Product Code (SKU) | 8972 |
| Brand | Yakima Bait |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/8 oz (3.6 g) |
| Length | 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) |
| Color | Gold |
| Type | Feathered |
Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) overall, this feathered in-line spinner features the classic willow leaf blade design that has defined the Yakima Bait lineup for decades. The gold-plated blade is distinctly stamped with the Rooster Tail branding, a hallmark of the original Howard Worden creation from the 1950s. Weighing 1/8 oz (3.6 g), the lure is built with a lime green body finished with black hand-applied markings. To the rear, a dark brown hackle tail covers the sharp treble hook, maintaining the stealthy profile preferred by trout specialists in smaller streams. This specimen, listed under product code 8972, remains in 5/5 condition, with the paint and feather work appearing exceptionally well-preserved. The hardware transition from the brass clevis to the feathered hook demonstrates the intentional assembly used to create high-frequency vibrations during a steady retrieve.
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