Museum Archive: Vintage Yakima Bait Worden’s Original Rooster Tail UV, 1/4oz Silver / Pink UV Glow in UV light, Fluorescent spinning lure #9121

Weighted at precisely 1/4oz (7g), the specimen before us showcases a vibrant fluorescent profile tailored for visibility in low-light conditions. Under normal light, the body presents a bold orange-pink hue, but under UV light, it reveals a glowing radiance designed for deep or stained water. This Yakima Bait model, carrying the product code 9121, features the signature hand-tied hackle tail that Howard Worden popularized back in the 1950s to provide a feathered texture to the presentation. The silver-finished willow leaf blade is clearly stamped with the Rooster Tail branding and a scale pattern, engineered to rotate around the weighted body during a steady retrieve. A sharp treble hook is nestled within the orange feathers, a standard setup for targeting trout or panfish in smaller streams. At 2 3/4" (7cm) long, the lure is in excellent condition, rated 5/5, with the paint and silver finish remaining crisp.