Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 1/8oz Black / Green spinning lure #9094

Glittering green paint covers the weighted cylindrical body of this 1/8oz (3.6g) inline spinner, marking it as a quintessential piece of American tackle history. Measuring 2" (5cm) in total length, this Yakima Bait specimen features the signature willow leaf blade, finished in a textured matte black with fine multi-colored sparkles that catch the light. Howard Worden’s design, which first emerged in Wisconsin during the 1950s, is anchored by a hand-tied feathered tail, and this particular 9094 model utilizes a deep black hackle blended with strands of emerald green flash. The brass clevis and swivel hardware are bright and well-preserved, reflecting its 5/5 condition rating. Every component, from the lead body to the feathered dressing, remains clean and vibrant, showcasing the high-contrast Black / Green color scheme. The weighted body is carefully balanced against the wire shaft for casting stability in smaller trout streams.