Rainbow Warrior

Few flies have earned a reputation like the Rainbow Warrior — and this jig version makes a legendary pattern even more effective. Tied on a Firehole Outdoors 516 barbless jig hook with a tungsten bead, it sinks fast, rides hook-point-up, and drifts with the kind of natural presentation that trout on pressured water can't turn down.

The Rainbow Warrior's signature iridescent body shimmers through the water column, shifting color with every change in light and current — pink, purple, and silver all at once, depending on the angle. The UV resin-covered wing case locks in that flash and adds a hard, durable shell that catches light like a natural air bubble, one of the most reliable triggers for feeding trout. It's a detail that separates a good drift from a great one.

Originally designed to imitate the Pearl Diver midge pupa, the Rainbow Warrior fishes well as a midge, mayfly, or general attractor across a wide range of conditions. Run it as a dropper, a point fly, or under an indicator — it produces in every configuration.

• Hook: Firehole Outdoors 516 Barbless Jig Hook
• Bead: Tungsten
• Wing Case: UV resin covered
• Pattern: Rainbow Warrior
• Imitates: Midge pupa, mayfly nymphs, general attractors
• Style: Barbless — catch-and-release ready