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New Yakima Bait Worden's Original Rooster Tail Spinners, Yellow True Life Minnow
This is a Worden's Original Rooster Tail spinner in the Yellow True Life Minnow color pattern. It is an inline weighted spinner designed for freshwater gamefish such as trout, bass, and panfish, featuring a pulsating hackle tail and unique spinning action. This open box item is new and unused, though the packaging may show signs of damage.
- Color
- Yellow True Life Minnow
- Category
- Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Fishing > Fishing Tackle > Fishing Baits & Lures
- GTIN
042965524542- MPN
YAKIMABAIT-042965524542-NEWOVERSTOCK
Specifications
Rooster Tail spinner with yellow true life minnow pattern, designed to entice gamefish with pulsating hackle tail and unique spinning action.
Pulsating hackle tail, unique spinning action, in-line weighted body design, productive since 1950s
- Color
- Yellow True Life Minnow · yellow
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Fishing > Fishing Tackle > Fishing Baits & Lures
Additional Attributes
- reliable since 1950s
- pulsating hackle tail
- unique spinning action
- in-line weighted body design
Image Analysis
1 images- 01high
Studio product shot of a fishing spinner lure with a painted cylindrical body, an oval metallic spinner blade with scale and eye graphics, a multi-strand feather and synthetic skirt, a treble hook hidden in the skirt, and a swivel attachment on a white background.
metallic oval spinner bladeyellow painted scale pattern on bladeblack circular eye mark on bladegold swivel split ringpainted cylindrical bodysilver hexagonal pattern on bodyred to yellow gradient on bodymulti-strand skirtfeather and synthetic skirt strandsyellow skirt strandsred skirt strandstreble hook partially visible inside skirtyellow thread wrap at skirt junctionwhite studio backgroundeven studio lighting
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Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 reviews · out of 5
The products were very good
The products were very good. More than I’d expected them to be. The color of the diaper bag is beautiful and I know my daughter in love will be happy with it.
Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/FishingForBeginners, r/Fishing, r/Fishing_GearReddit anglers widely praise the Worden's Original Rooster Tail as a versatile, affordable, and highly effective inline spinner for a wide range of species, though some note occasional blade spinning issues and recommend specific techniques for optimal performance.
The overwhelming majority of comments express strong approval, citing ease of use, fish-catching ability, and value, though a few users mention minor drawbacks like inconsistent blade rotation.
Themes
Use Cases
- Targeting trout in streams and rivers
- Catching bass, panfish, and other warmwater species
- Beginner-friendly all-purpose search bait
- Fishing in pressured or clear water situations
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- Do Rooster Tails work for bass?
- Yes, many users report success catching bass, especially with larger sizes and slower retrieves near the bottom.
- How do I stop the blade from catching on the line?
- Some users recommend bending the wire arm slightly or using a small swivel, but others note that newer models have a curved clevis to mitigate this.
- What color works best?
- Popular choices include white, black, chartreuse, and natural patterns like brown trout, but many advise matching local forage.
Compared To
vs Mepps Aglia
Often compared to Mepps spinners; some users prefer Mepps for blade reliability, but Rooster Tails are seen as more affordable and effective in certain conditions.
vs Panther Martin
Panther Martin is considered superior for casting distance and deeper running, but Rooster Tails are favored for spooky fish and single-hook options.
vs Joe's Flies
Some users suggest Joe's Flies as an alternative inline spinner, especially for trout, due to different action.
Source Threads
Success with Rooster Tails despite initial doubts
I've caught more fish on a 1/8 oz white Rooster Tail than anything else. I've gotten trout, bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and even a walleye on them. They're great for beginners because they're simple to use—just cast and retrieve steady. I will say that sometimes the blade doesn't spin right away if you don't start the retrieve fast enough, but overall they're my go-to confidence lure.
r/FishingForBeginnersView thread →
Is this a good bait? Beginner seeks advice
Those rooster tails are fire. I've caught bass, pike, and trout on them. The 1/6 oz in brown trout pattern is killer in my local river. They're cheap enough that you don't get pissed when you lose one. Just check the hook sharpness sometimes, but they work right out of the package.
r/FishingView thread →
Rooster Tail style alternatives and preferences
I like rooster tails for pressured stocker trout. They make less noise than a Panther Martin on the splash. The single hook models are great for wild trout water where trebles are banned. I'd go with a size 0 or 1 in white or yellow. Panther Martin casts farther and runs deeper, but sometimes you need that subtle approach.
r/Fishing_GearView thread →
Downsides of Rooster Tails: blade issues and durability
My only complaint is that sometimes the blade will fold behind the line and not spin. I've had to manually flip it out a few times. Also the hackle gets torn up after a bunch of pike. For the price you can't really complain, but a Mepps is a bit more consistent on the spin. Still, I always have a few in my box.
r/Fishing_GearView thread →