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Rooster Tail

Rooster Tail

Last year I wrote a feature on "what every angler should have in their tackle box", and the Rooster Tail was on the list. The lure was develped by Howard Worden in the late 50s and has been used by millions of anglers. The Rooster Tail comes in nine sizes, from 1/32nd ounce to 1 ounce, and an amazing range of colors. I have fished for trout, largemouth bass, smallmouthbass, crappie, bluegill, perch, steelhead and probably a couple more species with Rooster Tails, and have caught everything on them. I have caught fish on most all the color available and probably would have caught fish on every color if I had intentionally tried to. These are very effective when cast and retrieved from shore or from a boat. They are also very effective when drifted in streams. I have added split shot ahead of them when using very small ones in order to cast them, or to get them deeper when trolling. The only thing about these lures is that sometimes the blades don't want to turn. It is advised to give the lure a good "kick" with the rod tip, or a couple of quick cranks on the reel to feel the blades engage. This is a minor frustration for the overall performance of these lures. Some of my favorite colors are (amazingly) the Caddis, Firetiger, Black, Black and Orange, Dark Green and Brown. There are plenty of others to try, and I have them, too. They all seem to save the day at one time or another. You just can't buy one! Get a selection and have fun!