In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Brady with AvidMax ties a nymph pattern every angler should have in their fly box all year long, the Euro-Style Rainbow Warrior.
Learn How to Tie This Fly:
Difficulty: Easy
Fall calls for many things from anglers. Many new additions to both wardrobe and gear must be satisfied to ensure a comfortable and successful experience on the water. First, be sure to dress warm and prepare for cold water and temperatures alike, as the last thing you want is to be too uncomfortable to fish. Being prepared this time of year also demands a well-stocked box of nymphs and one fly in particular that must with you at all times as we slip into winter is the Euro-Style Rainbow Warrior.
Tyers of all skill levels will be able to master this pattern with a little practice. This specific video uses a size 12 hook, but you can fish this fly all the way down to size 22, especially during winter for finicky trout. Adding your own unique hot spot collar can be a small variation that could set you apart and change the course of a day. Batches of the Euro-Style Rainbow Warrior can be tied very quickly, which means no tears should be shed if one is lost to rocks or logs.
Fishing this pattern under an indicator or in a tightline rig will be successful any time of the year. The durability of synthetics used to create the abdomen and thorax will allow you to bounce it off rocks and other debris without destroying it immediately, so do not be afraid to fish this pattern around structure. Whether you are fishing to finicky fish in winter or aggressive fish during spring and fall, the flash and slim profile makes this fly irresistible. The Euro-Style Rainbow Warrior is a confidence fly that you won’t spend hours behind the vise tying, giving you time back in your day to be spent on the water.
Ingredients:
- Hook: Umpqua C400BL – Size 12
- Head: Slotted Jig Bead – Silver
- Thread: Uni 8/0 – Red
- Tail: Coq De Leon – Speckled Brown Corzuno
- Abdomen: Pearlescent Tinsel – Medium
- Thorax: Dub Blend 90/10 Rainbow Scud Dub/Ice Dub Pearl
Now you know how to tie the Euro-Style Rainbow Warrior!
Video courtesy of AvidMax.
