First developed by fly fisherman Lance Egan of Utah, the Rainbow Warrior has become a classic fall fly pattern for trout fishing. According to Egan, “I don’t know why it works, not really sure what the fish think it is, but it does work.”
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Lance Egan ties his popular Rainbow Warrior. If you want to tie this OG, here’s the video…
- Hook: TMC 2457 Caddis Pupa, Nymph Hook – 16
- Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier – Red
- Bead: Plummeting Tungsten Beads – Nickel – 3/32″ (2.3mm)
- Tail: Nature’s Spirit Ringneck Pheasant Center Tails – Natural
- Body/Wingcase: Pearl Tinsel – Large
- Thorax: Wapsi Sow Scud Dubbing – Rainbow
