{"product_id":"rainbow-warrior-cdc-tungsten-bead-fly","title":"Rainbow Warrior CDC Tungsten Bead Fly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rainbow Warrior CDC Tungsten Bead Fly updates a legendary attractor pattern with lifelike movement. This fly imitates midge pupae, emerging mayflies, and general aquatic food sources that trout target. It is a necessary addition to your fly box because it combines the proven attraction of a flashy body with the soft, breathing motion of CDC feathers. This pattern works exceptionally well for trout and grayling in both rivers and stillwaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Imitates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pattern serves as a broad attractor that mimics the profile of midges and small mayfly nymphs. The pearl tinsel body reflects light to look like a gas bubble or shuck, while the CDC collar simulates the movement of legs and gills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFish this fly deep using a tight-line nymphing setup or suspended under a strike indicator. The tungsten bead helps the fly sink rapidly into the feeding zone without the need for extra split shot. It performs well as a dropper fly trailing behind a heavy stonefly or as the anchor fly in shallower riffles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen To Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTie this pattern on when fishing pressure is intense or when trout ignore standard natural imitations. It shines in off-color water where the flash helps fish locate the fly. This is also a top choice for deep pools and runs where light penetration is low.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe addition of CDC to the classic Rainbow Warrior creates subtle movement that stiff materials cannot match. We appreciate how the tungsten bead gets the fly down quickly to where the fish are holding. This fly strikes a perfect balance between visual attraction and natural behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComparisons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Warrior CDC vs. Standard Rainbow Warrior:\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard version features a sleek profile with a dubbing collar that sinks slightly faster due to less drag. The CDC version adds soft fibers that breathe in the water to fool wary fish. Choose the CDC model when fish are inspecting flies closely in slower currents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Warrior CDC vs. Tungsten Zebra Midge:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zebra Midge is a subtle pattern that copies midge pupae with a slender thread body. The Rainbow Warrior uses pearl flash and red thread to attract fish from a distance. Use the Zebra Midge in crystal clear water and the Rainbow Warrior when you need to grab attention in stained water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Warrior CDC vs. Frenchie:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Frenchie imitates a mayfly nymph using natural pheasant tail fibers and a hot spot. The Rainbow Warrior is a pure attractor that does not match a specific insect perfectly. Fish the Frenchie when a hatch is occurring and the Rainbow Warrior as a searching pattern to find feeding fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umpqua","offers":[{"title":"Rainbow \/ 14","offer_id":48478089806057,"sku":"SKU052857278262-SM061","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rainbow \/ 16","offer_id":48478089838825,"sku":"SKU052857277616-SM048","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rainbow \/ 18","offer_id":48478089871593,"sku":"SKU052857277623-SM060","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rainbow \/ 20","offer_id":48478089904361,"sku":"SKU052857277630-SM033","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rainbow \/ 22","offer_id":48478089937129,"sku":"SKU052857277647-SM053","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/umpqua-flies-rainbow-warrior-cdc-tungsten-bead-fly-1199957795.jpg?v=1761640442","url":"https:\/\/www.tridentflyfishing.com\/products\/rainbow-warrior-cdc-tungsten-bead-fly","provider":"Trident Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}