Redd's Rainbow Warrior
The Rainbow Warrior is already a trusted go-to in many fly boxes—but Redd’s Rainbow Warrior takes it a step further. Our custom version keeps the flashy body and slim profile that made the original famous, but we’ve added a unique upgrade: a colorful thread base beneath the body, available in green or hot pink. This subtle tweak brings a whole new level of visual attraction and better mimics small worms, larvae, or drifting invertebrates that trout key on in a wide range of water types.
FAQs
What is Redd’s Rainbow Warrior?
Redd’s Rainbow Warrior is a flashy attractor nymph built with the slim profile that made the original Rainbow Warrior famous, but with Redd’s custom twist: a colorful thread base beneath the body, available in green or hot pink.
What does Redd’s Rainbow Warrior imitate?
It suggests small worms, larvae, midges, mayfly nymphs, and other drifting invertebrates. It is not meant to match one exact bug—it is a small, flashy searching pattern that gets trout’s attention underwater.
When should I fish Redd’s Rainbow Warrior?
Fish it when trout are feeding subsurface, especially in seams, riffles, pocket water, tailwaters, deeper runs, or slightly colored water where a small fly with extra flash can help trigger strikes.
How should I fish Redd’s Rainbow Warrior?
Fish it under an indicator, as a dropper below a dry fly, or on a tight-line/Euro nymphing rig. Keep the fly drifting naturally near the bottom or through the middle of the water column where trout are actively feeding.
Why does Redd’s Rainbow Warrior work so well?
The flashy body, slim profile, and colorful thread base give it a strong visual trigger while still keeping the fly small and easy for trout to eat. It is a great confidence nymph when fish are eating small bugs but you need something that stands out.