Fly Tying - is that a minnow? the Micro Game Changer

After years of of tying articulated Micro Game Changer streamers, I'll share my simple, step-by-step process that will give you the ability to imitate any baitfish you want!
Also I will share three different methods to tie this fly. First by blending materials and creating a homemade brush. Second by using dubbing loops and last with purchased brushes. All work!
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0:00 Introduction
1:50 First Shank - 6mm
4:42 Second Shank - 6mm
8:37 Third Shank - 6mm
12:17 Fourth Shank - 8mm
16:24 Fifth Shank - 8mm
21:15 Kona Hook in Vice
26:21 Done tying... time to trim
30:12 OPTION 1 - Make a Dubbing Brush
30:53 OPTION 2 - Use a Dubbing Loop
32:54 OPTION 3 - Buy Streamer Brush (from Just Add H20)
Materials list
Hook - KONA Big Game Hunter #8
Shanks - Fish Skull 6mm & 8mm
Ice Dub - Tan UV
Ice Dub - Pearl UV
Laser Dub - Sculpin Olive
Laser Dub - Yellow
Wire for Brush - 32 gauge from Michaels Craft
I would like to thank Blane Chocklett who created the GameChanger shanks, fly platform, etc! Such an amazing platform, I've never seen flies move like this!
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[@johnsaylock5095]

Nice of you to show the finished fly/wet first.. kept my interest right off the start.

[@TroutTornado]

Thank you for the comment, I try to make the videos the way I'd like to see them!

[@jackmasters9953]

Great tie!!! You’ve inspired me to tie some different patterns for smallmouth and crappie. Thanks for sharing 😃🎣🐟

[@TroutTornado]

That is awesome! Tag me on Instagram would love to see your flies!!

[@douglasjrhodes]

Fantastic video of a new pattern that I’ll be sure to tie really soon. Thanks 🙏 for sharing!!

[@TroutTornado]

Oh I’m so glad you like it! Such a fun pattern and it catches fish too!!

[@mainemicrofishing4960]

Thank you so much for putting this together. Excellent video, and tying. Can't wait to make one and try it out!

[@TroutTornado]

You are so welcome! Please tag me on Instagram so I can see your fly!

[@trevorgreen2370]

Great looking fly and ty is presented very clear and concise. Bonus alternatives at the end are very helpful. Thanks for sharing

[@TroutTornado]

Glad it was helpful! I enjoy being able to help others! Have a great day!

[@graemebrown1191]

Excellent✌ watch to the end !

[@TroutTornado]

Thanks Graeme!

[@rayhamilton3034]

This was truly awesome. Thanks to Blane Chocklett and Trout Tornado. More please.

[@TroutTornado]

Thank you!! Check out the M&M series! So good!

[@kriyashivajiva]

great looking pattern.

[@TroutTornado]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@greg7132]

Not sure if you'll see this on an old video but I've been tying these and tying in either one or two soft hackle feathers (depending on the shank size) to the front of the sections and it makes such a nice little fly. I love it because it has the crazy movement of a feather GC, but I can add whatever color I want with the dubbing.

[@TroutTornado]

Great idea, thanks for sharing! 👍👍

[@TroutTornado]

That's a great idea, thanks for sharing!! 👍👍

[@philipperovere5025]

I tie similar patterns for tarpon. Circle hook mustad demon 4/0, sardine colours in synthetic fibers, and no more length that 2 inches.

[@TroutTornado]

Sounds awesome! I’m sure they destroy it! Thanks for sharing!

[@sigurdurmarolafsson4183]

Great looking fly m8!! I have saved a lot of money by using cheap "jewlery pins" and make tail shanks with them. It is just "cut to length" and bend. You get 50-100 for like 1-2$.

[@TroutTornado]

That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing!!

[@kennethsanders963]

great tie. I make my own shanks and the smallest I can make them is 10 mm so mine won't have as much movement as yours but it still looks great in the water. also, I made a dubbing brush table from scratch off youtube. thanks.PS_ I noticed you did'nt clear your hook eye of glue .Just a pointer for your viewers.Running it under hot tap water or dipping it into a glass of near boiling water will fix the fibres in place.

[@TroutTornado]

Awesome! Thanks for the tying tip, much appreciated! 🙏

[@callumclark3358]

Very ingenious. Not something I have materials for, but fun to watch. Just one thing, if I were going to all that trouble I would want it super-secure! I’d want those sections all whipped. Imagine one of them unwinding after a bit of fishing! (I know you’ll tell me it never happens.) Serious question - Why wind the dubbing brush towards you? It seems harder to secure well that way. There must be a reason.

[@TroutTornado]

Glad you enjoyed it! You’re right, I’m going to tell you you don’t need to whip finish it. I don’t whip finish a lot of my flies, with that superglue on there it never comes off. Regarding wrapping materials, no rhyme or reason, just habit. 🙂

[@ronkreed]

This looks like a great pattern. Where did you get that cool brush building table?

[@TroutTornado]

Thanks it was gifted to me unfortunately the company is out of business. Any dubbing table will work!

[@sigurdurmarolafsson4183]

Really nice fly m8. Have you though about using á small hook at the back?? To get the dreaded "tail nippers"??

[@TroutTornado]

Thanks Mate! Yes! In fact, on my Instagram page I have posted some pics where I have done just that. Hate those sneaky tail nippers!!

[@glencamblin]

Do u ever add weight or a cone heads to get it down ?

[@TroutTornado]

Yes! Done both, easiest way is to tie a loop knot and put a tungsten bead in the loop. Sounds crazy I know but works great!

[@jaycannavo2730]

Loved this!! Do you sell them? And if so… pls let me know…

[@TroutTornado]

Jay sorry I only sell my flies once a year, around Christmas. Keep your eyes open, I'm sure there will be some Micro Game Changers.

[@thelurewasher]

Who makes that dubbing brush table?

[@TroutTornado]

Unfortunately the manufacturer doesn't exist anymore, any dubbing brush table will work.

[@markmemmott3608]

Nice flies! Have you tried using Arizona Semi Seal dubbing?

[@TroutTornado]

Hi Mark! Yes I have and love the blends! They would work great too!! Really any dubbing multi colored with appropriate length will work. Try it out and let me know what you think!

[@troutsage]

Great looking fly! One question - your brush to laser dub (you said ice dub in the video)?

[@TroutTornado]

It’s both… laser and ice dub… go to the brush making section and let me know if you have any questions.

[@mattlip1376]

That looks absolutely deadly. Just started tying. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing.

[@TroutTornado]

Thank you Matt!

[@mountainclimber579]

I noticed that if I leave the laser dub a bit too long it will foul. And that’s w/o a trailing hook! I am thinking of using a bit stiffer, shorter leader. Do you have any anti-foul tips. I am using a Skagit setup. Thanks!!!

[@TroutTornado]

Yes fouling happens and there are a few things you can try to minimize it. Here’s when I’ve seen it; 1) when a fish bangs the tail, it’ll wrap then (really nothing you can do about that) 2) when I cast to jerky and my stroke is not smooth (slow down your casting stroke and lengthen your tippit by a couple feet) 3) not moving the fly quick enough downstream for example if you cast upstream, and you pause, giving the tail a chance to wrap (just change the angle of your cast that your fly is always under tension going downstream. Hope that helps!

[@O.F.F24.7]

How did you make the dubbing strip

[@TroutTornado]

You can do it one of two ways... First use your dubbing brush table. Second use a tool like a dubbing spinner for each section. Both are easy but the first way drives more consistency between sections.

[@prestongizzi2210]

Do you sell flies bro? I’m not that serious of a fly tier. I tie some nymphs in the winter months. Just wondering. Absolutely sick micro game changer.

[@TroutTornado]

A close friend of mine ties my flies and sells them. If you would like you can message me on Instagram and I'll share his contact information.

[@trout_spankn_dominoeacosta6914]

That brown wooden brush. Where u get that at?? Lmk please. Dope ass jig ma boi

[@TroutTornado]

Nothing more than a popsicle stick with Velcro… you can make it at home! Easy!

[@trout_spankn_dominoeacosta6914]

@Trout Tornado can I show me a pic of yours brotha. If u don't mind g ty

[@TroutTornado]

Reach out to me on Instagram and I can share a picture!

[@huntermcnutt3979]

Where did you get your dubbing brush table?

[@TroutTornado]

Unfortunately the company is out of business, but any small dubbing brush table will work just fine.

[@andreabruno5495]

Is there somewhere to purchase these.

[@TroutTornado]

Yes you can either DM me on Instagram or send me an email @ [e-mail]. I have a friend that will tie them for me!

[@jaycannavo2730]

Do you sell these?

[@TroutTornado]

Jay sorry I only sell my flies once a year, around Christmas. Keep your eyes open, I'm sure there will be some Micro Game Changers.

[@eralc12]

Great fly, terrible music

[@TroutTornado]

Lol! I've changed my music choices making it easier to enjoy and tried to reduce the volume too!

[@jaycannavo2730]

Pls email me… thanks

[@TroutTornado]

Jay sorry I only sell my flies once a year, around Christmas. Keep your eyes open, I'm sure there will be some Micro Game Changers.