First developed by fly fisherman Lance Egan of Utah, the Rainbow Warrior has become a classic fall fly pattern for trout fishing. According to Egan, “I don’t know why it works, not really sure what the fish think it is, but it does work.”

Trout season is coming up here on the Guadalupe, and this is a fly that works. Though I can say it works for me year around. I have been catching all sorts of bass and pan fish all summer long with this in a size #20.

• Hook: TMC 2457 Caddis Pupa, Nymph Hook – 16
• Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier – Red
• Bead: Plummeting Tungsten Beads – Nickel – 3/32″ (2.3mm)
• Tail: Nature’s Spirit Ringneck Pheasant Center Tails – Natural
• Body/Wingcase: Pearl Tinsel – Large
• Thorax: Wapsi Sow Scud Dubbing – Rainbow
• Egan’s Rainbow Warrior