Tungsten Rainbow Dart

Detailed instructions for tying a mash-up of Lance Egan flies called the Tungsten Rainbow Dart.
Recipe:
Hook: Barbless jig hook (here, a Lightning Strike JF2), sizes 12-16.
Bead: Silver slotted tungsten bead, 7/64-inch.
Weight: Lead-free round wire, .015.
Thread: Red, 8/0 or 70-denier.
Rib: Silver Ultra Wire, small.
Tail: Red saddle-hackle fibers.
Abdomen: Rainbow Sow-Scud Dubbing.
Wingcase: Opal Mirage Tinsel.
Thorax: Peacock herl.
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[@lathandeyoung8886]

I have watched a lot of your videos and just now realize how good they really are. Your editing, narration, and camera work are really, really good. You some how show the entire process in a quick way that doesn't feel rushed or under explained. I've always love your videos but never really thought about why till this one. Thanks for making all theses awesome videos.

[@vladimirmakarov7721]

What he said^

[@jerrymarroney6829]

Yes what they said

[@briankittler1522]

Absolutely agree!!!

[@charleshollow5734]

After a 2.5 year hiatus, I finally go back into fly tying and fishing this spring. Yesterday, this pattern fooled a 20" brown in my local waters, my biggest fish in almost 3 years. This may become my new confidence pattern. Previously it was your simple crane fly larva. Thanks again for another great pattern!

[@BillSaltbush]

Ha ha! The Tungsten Rainbow Dart - if I didn't know any better, I'd think that, with your tongue planted firmly in your cheek, you were having a lend of us there Tim. The reality is that I know the Dart, the Warrior and the Surveyor all function perfectly here in South Eastern Australia. I'll be sure to have a little further fun winding up my mates with this one. Thanks again Tim.

[@anthonyb1661]

I watch your videos often, although I don’t tie. Your timing and delivery are spot on. Nice camera work an vice craftsmanship

[@the.tricky.outdoorsman]

What a cool pattern. I think this will be one to go into my box. Thank you for all the tips and videos!

[@elifishesmd5672]

Love all your vids they realy helped me get in to fly tying

[@jaynesjunction]

Very clean tie and nice tying tips - well done

[@brianstevens3858]

Always great vid. A note on bead headed fly's in general, if have a tie that "want to do" and have no bead that has the right slot for it, invest in a cheapie dremel tool and the thin cutting blades and can slot any bead at all to fit.

[@skullring1968]

always a great job. Thanks

[@ssnoc]

Nice looking fly 👍

[@kevinpeters9867]

I think I'll graduate to this one from my normal copper johns. As always, great video.

[@texastomcat86]

New camera? Great video as always man, you're one of my favorite creators.

[@marksleeper3752]

nice job great looking

[@yoursweatersux]

I'll be trying this one on the South Branch shortly!

[@timhalley6987]

You have the most concise, no-nonsense tying videos going. One question/observation though; it looks as though the wing case would be under the fly when in action. Is this intentional? A quick 180 degree rotation before tying the mylar in would remedy that and not be overly difficult. Keep up the brilliant tying tutorials.

[@michaellacy8510]

Love that super glue trick!

[@lunkerkid2955]

this looks like a fun one. I think I am going to try it behind a CB stocker or a lockwood gorge streamer

[@scottdalrymple261]

Nice job on the video and fly. Very well done. Can't wait to tie!

[@glenndotter5065]

Nice pattern and video. I personally would counter wrap the wire. Thats just me.

[@guysmiley1242]

I need some of that tightline productions peacock herl😀! Then I would actually catch fish.

[@brandonverba3334]

Neat

[@cjanderson66]

So how did this fly work on the water for you? Love this fly combo as it is very similar to the red dart.

[@jayrathore3238]

Looks like a great fly! Is there a particular reason you prefer to use peacock herl as opposed to UV peacock ice dub for the thorax? Asking out of curiosity.

[@tightlinevideo]

Just for looks Jay. I have a hard time resisting natural peacock herl. The drop of UV cure on top, helps make it a bit more durable.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

how did it do?

[@walkerbillings6905]

Next, the wooly midge

[@t_man785]

Looks like something a trout would have in its stomach if it had a diet of rainbow lettuce.

[@coloradoflyguy5044]

Hahaha

[@keiranrooker7981]

Damnit I can’t find sow scud dubbing anywhere