Museum Archive: Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail UV, 1/4oz Gold / UV Glow in UV light, Fluorescent spinning lure #6213

Fluorescent body coloring paired with a gold willow leaf blade makes this specific model a standout for low-light conditions. Tipping the scales at 1/4 oz (7 g) and measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in length, this Yakima Bait specimen features the signature hackle tail in a vibrant reddish-pink. Under UV light, the body emits a strong glow, a technical feature designed to maintain visibility when fishing deeper or in stained water. The gold-plated blade is stamped with the Worden's Rooster Tail branding, connecting it to a design lineage that began in Howard Worden’s Wisconsin workshop in the 1950s. This particular lure, cataloged under product code 6213, remains unused in its original packaging, preserving the integrity of the delicate feather fibers. The construction uses a teardrop-shaped body and a high-set clevis that allows the blade to rotate freely around the central wire shaft.