Tying a Rainbow Warrior CDC Soft Hackle Fishing Fly

The Rainbow Warrior is a top producer for many anglers. We have numerous versions…from a Jig style to a Perdigon, from a glass bead to a tungsten bead. Here’s a soft hackle version in winter purple:

• Hook: Firehole Sticks 321, sizes 16-20. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Bead: Firehole Stones 2.5mm (3/32) Round Tungsten Bead, Copper. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Thread: SemperFli Nano Silk 18/0, Red. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Tail: Cascade Crest Pheasant Tail barbs, Purple. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Body: Cascade Crest Flat Holographic Tinsel – Large, Purple. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Thorax: Raven and Wolf UV Rainbow Dub, Purple. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Soft Hackle: Polish Quills Natural CDC, https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-PQWNCDC.html or Polish Quills CDC, Grey https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Collar: Raven and Wolf UV Rainbow Dub, Purple. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-RWUVR.html