Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail UV, 1/4oz Bright Pink UV Glow in UV light, Fluorescent spinning lure #5948

Fluorescent pink components define this 1/4 oz (7 g) Yakima Bait creation, making it a standout in any vintage collection. This unused specimen, identified by product code 5948, remains preserved in its original 1980s-era carded packaging, marked as model 212 PKFL. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm), the lure features a painted willow leaf blade and a matching pink feathered hackle tail, a design choice popularized by Howard Worden in the mid-20th century. The Yakima Bait Company out of Granger, Washington, produced this specific variant with a UV-reactive finish designed to maintain visibility in varying light conditions. The weight-forward body is finished in the same vibrant pink as the blade, leading to a sharp treble hook well-hidden within the hand-tied feathers. This 'Condition 6' item reflects the classic construction standards of American-made in-line spinners from the Yakima Bait lineup.