Mini Gamechanger in Chartreuse - McFly Angler Fly Tying Session

The Gamechanger was originally created by Blane Chocklett and consists of multiple "spines" to make a moveable tail. The pattern has soon become a more "style" of flies rather than one specific pattern. People use feathers to make feathered gamechangers, You can make your own dubbing brush to create one with specific materials, or you can go with Chockletts own game changer chenille that he created to make tying these a little easier. I went with the latter for this fly, however you are welcome to experiment with different materials to make it your own design. Whatever material you use, the trick with this fly is making sure that it tapers correctly, so that way the tail moves fluidly in the water. They work great for just about any species of fish that target small baitfish. Bass, pike, predatory brown trout, and even some saltwater species like redfish and tarpon.
Not only can you make a very realistic looking baitfish imitation with this style of fly, but you can also make a realistic swimming imitation. There are times where I will go out and throw everything in my box at bass or other weary fish and will get some followers, but none seem to want to commit. Then I throw one of these on, and the same bass that followed the other flies all the way up only to change their mind last minute will not hesitate to engulf the game changer. The combination of the amazing movement, and the great look of this fly usually will entice even the most shy fish.
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Materials
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Here is a list of the materials I used on this fly.
Hook: Gamakatsu SL12-S 1X short (Size 2) - amzn.to/2Y5cKgT
Thick Thread: semperfly 6/0 Nano Silk 100D (white) - amzn.to/42plSbs
Shanks: Fish-Skull Articulated Micro Spines (tail, 6mm and 8mm).- www.jsflyfishing.com/products...
Tail: Whiting Chickabou (Olive) - amzn.to/3P3sYzn
Body: Chocklett's Gamechanger Chenille (Clear) - amzn.to/43tbWPw
Eyes: Fish Skull Living Eyes (Wind) - amzn.to/462cbmn
Filler resin: Solarez Thin - solarez.com/fly-tie-thin-hard...
Finishing resin: Solarez Bone Dry - solarez.com/fly-tie-ultra-thi...
Tools
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Vise: Renzetti Traveler - amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - amzn.to/2YWOf39
Trimming Scissors: Risen 4" Razor Scissors - www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Fine Tip Scissors: Risen Spring Assist Scissors - www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Whip finisher: Dr. Slick brass - amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-be...
UV Light: Ultrafire UV Super Power - amzn.to/3g2LouO

[@MrMrsMontgomery]

Awesome video! I just picked up the micro starter pack the day before you posted this. Thank you for the tip on not wrapping the tail shank. Also, welcome to Texas. I hope to see how you collect and use your yard bird feathers when the time comes. Thank you for all you do for sport!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you, glad to help, I’m happy to see it’s gonna help you tie them. I’ve got a few other gamechanger videos you should check out as well.

[@BobBohner4851]

Fantastic tie!!!!!!!!

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks!

[@deankrueger7178]

Yes!! This ones my favorite style you tie!!! I just wish I could do them as nicely as yours.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you! At one point you will get there

[@VeteransCustomflyrods]

Very nice fly, Just found your channel and had to subscribe after checking out other videos. Good to see other people fly fishing in Texas.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks for the sub! Yeah Texas is decent fishing for sure!

[@VeteransCustomflyrods]

@@McFlyAngler If you are ever up in Austin let me know I have a very fun pond I know that has a lot of bass and the biggest suny fish I have ever got. It's a hidden gym.I have 2 videos of me on-it fly fishing.

[@McFlyAngler]

Cool thanks man. I rarely get up that way though, it’s so close yet so far. Especially the traffic, I avoid Austin whenever possible because of the traffic. Lol! Although I have been wanting to hit up the living waters fly shop, so maybe some time soon.

[@VeteransCustomflyrods]

@@McFlyAngler Me to. Everyone knows Austin, But not Cedar Park. That's where I'm at. I know every place around here with bass in it.

[@hectorgodinez4096]

Very nice

[@McFlyAngler]

Thanks

[@mansbfishing]

Wauu...amazing 🤩🤩🤩

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you

[@dtffishingmi]

I'm looking to get into fly tying and making tutorials - is there a camera you can recommend for the close up shots? Your quality is really nice.

[@McFlyAngler]

Thank you. I use the Sony a6400 with the standard lense. However I put on the macro rings. Here I’ll link to both. Camera- amzn.to/45w9vMU Macro tubes - amzn.to/3L5k6X0

[@tonyzola9396]

Great video where in Texas do you live

[@McFlyAngler]

Near San Antonio

[@tonyzola9396]

Cool I live by houston

[@McFlyAngler]

Awesome, good fishing out that way for sure

[@michaelburk9171]

"there's a lot of ways to mess up". Yep. Practicing making game changers is time consuming and a bit pricey. The trimming phase can go side ways fast. Do you know what your customer will be using these for?

[@McFlyAngler]

I am not 100% sure what he will use it for, my guess some kinda saltwater. And yeah, lots of ways to mess it up.

[@michaelburk9171]

@@McFlyAngler that's a failed heavy hook so I was thinking salt water as well

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah, the other fly I’m tying him is a squid fly. So yeah I’m pretty sure something salty

[@chrishenslick5482]

You should sell them un-trimmed as well and let people customize them themselves. Shorten your tying down quite a bit and give people a small savings.

[@McFlyAngler]

Yeah I’m happy to do that for anyone that asks. Good idea. However I will say, the hardest part is the trimming. That is where everyone gets it wrong. Took me a long time to figure out the trimming.