Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail, 2/5oz Silver / Black spinning lure #9211

Silver and black tones define the finish of this Yakima Bait classic, a color scheme long favored for its subtle presentation in varied water conditions. Weighing in at 2/5oz (12g) with a length of 3 1/4" (8cm), this Worden’s Original Rooster Tail provides the necessary heft for reaching holding water in larger streams. The stamped willow leaf blade is engineered to rotate widely, a technical signature of Howard Worden’s Wisconsin-born designs that has remained a staple of American angling since the 1950s. Presented in a well-preserved 4/5 condition, the hardware remains bright and the black feathered tail is intact. This specific model, carrying product code 9211, utilizes a scale-patterned body that transitions into dense hackle feathers designed to mask the hooks while creating a lifelike silhouette. The construction reflects the heritage of USA-made spinners, where the synergy between the spinning blade and the trailing hackle is central to the design.