NymphRainbow Warrior
The Rainbow Warrior is a flashy nymph pattern that is sure to attract the attention of trout in any water condition. The combination of a tungsten bead, flashy body, and pheasant tail fibers make it irresistible to fish.
Year Round
Intermediate
Trout
Overview
The Rainbow Warrior is a flashy attractor nymph that comes in a variety of color and material combinations, often featuring red, pink, or pearl bodies with contrasting collars. Tiers experiment with different dubbing blends, bead colors (like silver, gold, or pink), and ribbing to fine-tune its visibility and effectiveness in different water conditions.
Pattern Characteristics
Materials
Hook: Tiemco 3761, size #16–#22
Bead: Silver tungsten bead
Thread: Red 8/0 UNI-Thread
Tail: Pheasant tail fibers
Abdomen: Pearl tinsel
Thorax: Rainbow dubbing
Fishing Tips
Season
Year Round
Presentation
Dead drift or swing
When to Use
As a searching pattern when trout are not feeding selectively
Water Type
Effective in both stillwater and moving water
Rigging Suggestions
Can be used as a dropper off a heavier nymph or as the lead fly in a tandem rig
Visibility & Floatation
This fly sinks quickly due to the tungsten bead. The flashy body makes it highly visible in the water, and it does not have any added floatation.
