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The name “ Worden ” is synonymous with fishing in America . From the Worden family has sprung a litany of iconic fishing brands that have changed the face of fishing in the United States and worldwide . It was 1934 when R . B . Worden founded Worden ’ s Floating Spinner Company , which was later renamed Yakima Bait Company in 1941 . Howard Worden joined his father ’ s company in the late 1940 ’ s and soon started developing lures . One summer , during a visit to a lake in California , Howard built a weighted spinner with a willow leaf blade and a hackle tail . Called the “ Retreat Special ”, Yakima Bait started production on the spinner and began selling it around the region . Howard felt like the new spinner needed a better name , and , after

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watching the hydroplane races in Seattle that summer , began calling his new spinner , the Rooster Tail . The Rooster Tail was mostly a regional lure until the 1960 ¢ s when a few anglers from Florida tried out sample Rooster Tails they ’ d received at the annual Fishing Tackle Show in Chicago and immediately caught bass using them . Soon everyone on the East Coast had to have these new , hot spinners and as they say , “ the rest is history .” Today , Rooster Tail is one of the most popular spinners and are used by anglers around the globe .

Rooster Tails For Stream And River Trout Spinners , spoons , and plugs are all great options when stream fishing for trout . However , spinners seem to be

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a huge favorite to some of the best anglers on the water . Rooster Tails in 1 / 8 and 1 / 6 ounce models seem to be to go to but don ’ t forget to pack a couple in the quarter ounce size as well . If you are trying to decide on what colors to use try starting with Brown and Black models . Then try the white and yellow models too . The most common method used in rivers is to cast your weighted spinner out , across and slightly upstream ; allow it to sink near bottom while reeling up any slack line , then pulling back on your rod tip slightly , causing the blade to start its spin before beginning a slow retrieve . The current will sweep your spinner downstream as you reel it back , so your location on shore is important ; meaning , you should position yourself at or just above the most productive areas . Once your spinner swings in near shore , it ’ s time to reel in and cast again . You will be much more successful if you don ’ t get caught up in a steady , ridged , retrieve mode . Let your spinner work with the current . If you feel a burst of water grab your spinner , slow down or momentarily stop retrieving and let it work in the current . Spinners are the most effective when retrieved slowly , just fast enough to keep the blade turning and spinner working just above bottom . Strikes are usually definite , but some fish will just stop the spinning blade , so when in doubt , set the hook . Upstream casting is a productive method and best accomplished with a high-speed spinning reel . This method allows you to avoid spooking weary fish when waters are clear since they will be facing upstream and are less likely to see you when approached from behind . Here ’ s how : position yourself just downstream from the best looking holding water and cast across and upstream . Begin your retrieve as or just before the spinner hits the water . Reel as fast as you can until you pick up all slack line and begin to feel the resistance of the spinning blade as it fans out in the water , then slow down and retrieve just fast enough to keep your lure working near bottom . Another productive river fishing method is downstream casting , which works best on wide tail-outs or large , wide holding areas . Cast your spinner out across and downstream . Since the current is moving away from you , it requires a slow or no retrieve as your spinner swings through the holding water . For more information about Rooster Tail Spinners , check them out at www . yakimabait . com .

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