This variation of the rainbow warrior is tied on a jig hook and uses red ultra wire around the body. Otherwise, it’s pretty similar to the original. It’s a great winter fly, and the tungsten bead makes it good for fast or deep water.
Red-Ribbed Rainbow Warrior
Materials
Firehole 520 BL
6/0 UNI-Thread Waxed — Olive
Pheasant Tail — Natural
Tungsten slotted bead — Nickel
Mylar Tinsel — SilverUltra Wire, Brassie — RedArizona Simi Seal — Canadian Olive