How to tie the Gamechanger! - McFly Angler Fly Tying Tutorial
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2021
- 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 1) - www.flyartist.com/products/ga...
Discount Hook: Risen short shank saltwater hook (size 1) - www.risenfly.com/collections/...
Thread: Veevus 6/0 (white) - www.flyartist.com/products/ve...
Shanks: Fish-Skull Articulated Spines (10 and 15mm).- www.flyartist.com/products/fi...
Tail: Whiting Chickabou (White) - www.flyartist.com/products/ha...
Body: Chocklett's Gamechanger Chenille (Clear) - www.flyartist.com/products/ch...
Eyes: Fish Skull Living Eyes (Ice) - www.flyartist.com/products/fi...
Filler resin: Solarez Thin - solarez.com/product/fly-tie-t...
Finishing resin: Solarez Bone Dry - solarez.com/product/fly-tie-u...
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/3mX52xW
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I FINALLY got the materials to make these and just finished the first one. I made the wire frame from scratch though. I cheated and used an electric shaver to trim the chenille. It worked good for getting the basic shape quickly. Thanks for the walkthrough, your videos are a great help. 👍🏻
That electric shaver idea might actually be quite genius! Good idea!
I decided to give this a try in salt water made one with a little pink and the speckled trout killed it! Definitely gotta make some more!!!
Nice man, glad you caught! It’s a good fly for sure
I think your videos are really cool. I just started fly fishing and I wanted to learn how to tie the flies and you explain everything so nicely. Thank you
Thanks man
Hey if you want more one on one support with help tying, I can give advice and all through patreon, you might want to check that out. Link is in the description section of this video
Started tying these and can’t stop! First ever walleye on the fly rod was caught! Thanks for the help!
That’s awesome man! Way to go on the walleye! Congrats man!
that trick about looping the thread over the screw while you whip finish is genius. Thanks!
Yeah man, glad to have helped
This is one of the best fly tying channels...
Thank you
Very nice.great step by step detail.Going to try this one soon.
Thank you. And good luck! Hope you catch some nice fish with them
Super cool fly!! Thank you for sharing man!!
Thank you.
Great! You have come a long way. Thank you!
Thanks
Great video hands down...I was throwing all sorts of flies for Smallmouth and Largemouth last week...nothing was working...I remembered I bought a couple of these flies and I laughed as I was tying it on while saying "...it takes big balls to call this a game changer fly, but we'll see" I threw the fly and it hit the water and started to sink, I paused, then made the smallest of twitches....
I have never seen a fly get hit as hard and fast as what I witnessed. Incredible and bordering on almost ridiculous. Now we see why these flies are premium priced to buy.
They are great flies. And the premium price is not just because they are effective, but because they take forever to tie. I charge $18.99 each for this size, but its because they take me about an hour to tie. With the cost of materials and my time, its like making minimum wage or less. Many places charge $20-40 for these. Like bass pro shop I think I heard wanted $34.99. Whew!
They aren't too bad to tie though, just take time. So if you have the time and want to give it a try, I would suggest to. Have fun.
Wow. great water shots. I'ld do the samething in my 4ft. fishtank. Shows what fish will see, then add more or less colors and eta. great job.
Thank you
How did Clint Eastwood put it? “A man has to know his limitations”. There is no way on earth I could do what you just made look so easy!
Lol thank you! Hey with practice I think you could Bob! How have you been? I returned your email the other day, did you get the email?
@@McFlyAngler Hi Shawn. Yes, I got your message, thank you. I’m doing just great, headed for Utah for four days of fly fishing next week and I can hardly wait. Got most of the regular crew going and looking forward to decent weather with no snow!
@@farmerbob4554 Well good luck on your trip Bob! I hope you catch a ton!
@@McFlyAngler hey do you sell these?
Yes
Outstanding how to video!
Thank you
Scotty from Flymen sent me here, and he was right to do so. You do high-quality work.
Thank you
Awesome video that thing looks like it would catch fish
Thank you, yeah its a good one.
If you have never fished a Chocklett's Game Changer, you have no idea what you are missing out on! This is by far the best bait fish fly out there. I have been fishing this for several years now in the Ft. Myers, FL area, and I now live in Jupiter full time. This is basically all I use now, Snook absolutely destroy this fly. Everything destroys this fly! One thing that I like to do is tie my lead wire down one side of the hook shank from just behind the eye to the bend. This causes the fly to lay more on its side, and when you strip the fly in it looks like a wounded bait fish flopping around...If you are in a situation where a bait ball is being attacked by fish and birds, this fly is irresistible!
Love the videos McFly, you have definitely helped me become a much better fly tier!
Ok thanks man. Glad you liked the video
I found a squirl tail. I'm going to make into a lure soon. This will help alot. Thankyou! 👍
Ok
It’s a winner! 🏆😃👍🏼
Those big trout are in trouble now
Lol! Thanks
Blane Chocklett will be in Houston on the 8th and 9th to give a class on how to tie gamechangers at Gordy and Sons outfitters
Oh very cool! Wish I could make it!
凄いですメーン‼️こんなカッコいいフライを自分で作れるんですメーン🎵👍
Dude these look so sick!
Thank you
Stunning! 👍👍
Thank you
New Intro is fire!!!
Thank yoh
Very effective pattern from trout to tarpon
For sure
Thanks for sharing! Tight Lines!
Yeah man, thanks and you as well
Beautiful 😍
Thanks
Wow. Fantastic
Thank you
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I tie something quite like this although I add a lip make of a thin stirring straw to give it the side to side wiggle, works pretty well.
Cool! Yeah lots of variations to the gamechangers out there. Sounds cool.
Good job 👏👍💪🎣🦈😉
Thabks
Amazing sir thanks for sharing
Yep, thanks for watching
Wha’hey the swim tank is back!
Yeah I got one of those fly testers. I still like the fish tank more though. Haha
thanks for the knowledge
Glad to help
Great tutorial, tganks
Glad you liked it
At one point you wonder when it’s just lure fishing that calls itself fly fishing xD. Though i will say, these flies look better (cosmetically) than any lure I’ve ever seen, its something about flies that looks so cool
I agree with you on that lure thing. However for years we have had streamers for fish like bass, pike and saltwater fishing. Many of those could be called lures also. Really the only “fly” fishing is going to be for trout and a few other freshwater fish. We departed from fishing only “flies” a long time ago. However some of the same concepts are at play with these streamers. Weight is the main thing. All “fly” streamers are lightweight and can only be casted with a fly rod. As opposed to conventional fishing where you cast the weight of the lure, fly fishing casts the line. I do find the presentation of a fly, even the large streamers is much better though than conventional lures. They suspend in the water better, look more natural to the fish, and for me I can catch fish easier in most situations on a fly than a lure because of this.
@@McFlyAngler as a non fly-fisher myself im largely of the opinion that its a fly if you can’t use it on a spinning/baitcaster reel. After all, isnt that the whole allure of fly fishing? To be able to use insanely light flies? I might be wrong since i dont actually fly fish myself just curious.
There are ways to use a fly on a spinning reel yes. You need to add something heavy though as it is too light to cast. Some people use like bubble bobbers to cast with a fly on the back end. As for weight, no the point of fly fishing isn’t to use the lightest fly, however the lighter the fly actually the easier it is to cast so, generally yes lighter flies work easier. Now when it comes to dry fly fishing then of course it needs to be super light so it doesn’t sink. If fished both ways, I prefer fly fishing a bit more but not against conventional either. I used to actually work on sport fishing boats taking people out fishing for tuna and stuff in the ocean. Still love that kinda fishing also. But there just is something special about catching fish on the fly rod, you feel the fish more, it’s more enjoyable to me, but all ways are still really fun.
@@McFlyAnglersince making the original comment, I’ve gone down the fly tying rabbit hole with no end in sight. First of all, thank you for making the video since this is probably the one that made me start tying. Secondly- are there any good alternatives to gamechanger chenille for this fly? it seems to be quite hard to get over here
very useful 👍
Thanks
Thats a sweet fly man could def see these getting crushed by bass or some big trout.
Thank you
Love your bass streamers. What weight rod do you throw those on as well as your SQUISHY Head Bluegill? Thanks
Hey there, I can toss these with a 6wt or greater. The squishy head the same. I actually can get it out with a 5wt but prefer at least a 6wt. If your not great at double hauling then I’d suggest a 7-8wt
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I finally tried to tie this fly. Your video made it easy! Huge thank you! One thing I did differently that helped me trim was to put the hook in the vise and pull it straight while trimming. Rotating in 90 to 180 degree increments between cuts. Now I'm wondering if a little dog groomers electric trimmer (small one that they use for around eyes, etc) would work?
Awesome I’m glad you gave it a try! So you can try that, but I’d think the dog trimmers could make it more likely to cut too much in one go, but if your good with them than maybe try it. I just know I’d probably cut too deep on the cuts with one of those.
Awesome tie! I make GC and they swim great but have yet to catch a bass or pike on one. Appreciate some tips and advice. Thanks.
Hey so, I’ve caught a couple bass on them, but I mostly sell these and my customers have caught tons of bass and other species on them. I would say a simple even strip does well, also jerk strips. Just fish it like any other streamer.
@@McFlyAngler Thanks!
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Love it
Thanks
@@McFlyAngler I am just starting to learn how to tie. I would have to say this would be way down the road. But it definitely looks like it would catch fish.
For sure, yeah this isn’t a beginners pattern by any means. But I’m sure you will get there where this can be a possibility in the future. I find wooly buggers a great start for fly tying with streamers. It teaches a few techniques that can help with future patterns and it’s hard to get really wrong. Good luck man!
Absolutely very interesting Fly. Love it. Why not use uv glue for everything and eliminate drying time?
Thank you! In regards to if resin can super glue, super glue is a little tougher. In small amounts and where areas can flex, like right near the wire, resin can break or flake off. Super glue removes that possibility, and makes it more secure. But for areas like the head or whip finishes, where there is no flex, resin works perfectly.
@@McFlyAngler very interesting. Hasn’t heard that before. Great to know.
Fun fly to tie. Thanks. The wire is missing from the materials list I would recommend adding it.
Thanks, I must have forgotten. I’ll try to remember to add it in the morning
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I like it
Thank you
Could these be made large enough for Northern Pike? Conventional streamers for pike can get heavy to cast, I think these might drop water easily on back cast? They look great for Bass sized fish. Thank you I subscribed and liked.
Yes you can tie these large, just use a longer fiber chenille or dubbing brush to get them fatter or you will be tying an eel. Lol
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Thank you
I had Never Seen a Game Changer tied!! You're an Excellent Instructor 🙂 You made it Extremely easy to grasp!! Can you Please give me some idea as to how a person may make a Sorry I don't know the name for the "Water Tunnel"???!! For Testing the action of a fly!! Thank you in advance, as I would owe you a big one😅😂 Ohh have you ever heard anything about the efficacy of these for Pacific Salmon and Steelhead??
Thank you. So for the tester, I bought this one from flymen. It’s called “the fly tester”
Awesome master.. i wonder if it is ok to fish with this in a snakehead.. watching from Philippines.... Great job
I’m sure snakehead will eat it. Thank you.
Roman Moser tied Flies like that years ago, he called them Plushill Flies.
Cool, I’ve not heard of that. These I believe are original to Blane Chocklett who originally tied the gamechanger.
@@McFlyAngler Roman was a Fly Tier from Germany, I know Blane too. Early 2000 when I first saw Romans Fly
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You have an amazing attention to detail! I have bought Stripper, Bass, Bluegill and Salmon flies off ebay to fish the American River, Sacramento river, Delta, and didn't have the quality of your flies! Do you sell flies? If so can I buy some flies?
Thank you, yes I do sell flies. At the end of the video I explained how to get some of my flies. Best way is to contact me on Instagram and private message me there with what you want. Thanks again!
@@McFlyAngler Sorry I must have missed the sales part part of the video, I will definitely message you on Instagram.
Wow
Thanks
Hermosos
Huh?
What are your thoughts on using the Fish Skull Fish Mask instead of resin?
Should be fine. Probably will work the same. Just I always find they pop off after a fish or two. But yeah totally easier to do.
One more question, what are some alternative materials I can use for the tail other than chicabou? Chicabou is hard to find for me. Thanks!
Oh man, you can use just about anything really. Get creative and use whatcha got. Feathers, marabou, crystal flash, deer hair, the list goes on and on honestly. I like the chickabou, I use it for everything. But it’s not necessary the only or even best option. I love it, but for your uses, another material could work better
هواة يتدبرون علي الصبر 🌼 ومحترفين يبحثون عن رزق اليوم 🦈🦈
I’m convinced fly fishermen will use anything but a lure to catch a fish
I conventionally fish also, so I use lures. Problem with using a lure on a fly rod is they are too heavy. Can’t cast weight well with a fly rod.
Wow that’s a lot of work for It to just end up in a tree on my back cast
lol for sure! It happens no question. Don’t fish this fly with a lot of cover around!
Looks great, good job. I take nothing away from you, this is really nice. Fishing is a very personal sport and each person can, and should, do it how they like to. Honestly, I dont get it though. I've tied these styles of fly and they dont perform any better than a jig lure. I fish for trout on my fly rod, I fish for perch on my spinning rod, and I bait fish for carp, roach, rudd etc. Just seems like forcing a square peg through a round hole to me. If you really want to use a fly rod, you can always strap a rubber jig on an heavy hook and have at it. Theres no shame in it. I just hope that fisher-people out there dont feel that they need to buy or tie these flies to have fun. All this gear can be costly and really time consuming. From a technical perspective, I'd recommend waxing your thread. Not only will it help protect your thread from snags and breaking, it will really help to secure the wires while tying and while the glue sets. It will also help prevent the thread slipping. I'd also recommend using a hair dryer instead of water to shape the fly. The heat from the hair dryer helps to set the feathers and chenille and you dont have to wait for it to dry to move on to the next stage. Just make sure your desk is clean 1st otherwise you'll end up with offcuts everywhere! Great work and I really do enjoy your fishing and fly tying videos 👍
Well some people would rather fish with a fly rod than a conventional rod. The reason why you can’t just cast a regular swimbait on a fly rod is the weight of the lure. On a fly rod, you cast the line, and conventional you cast the lure. These are made to be light and able to cast with a fly rod. Anyway, to each his own, I’m not against conventional fishing, as I do it also. But it is much more enjoyable to catch a fish with a fly rod rather than a conventional. So, anyway, have a great day!
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Theses streamers are getting wild
Lol
Do the Risen markers fit in a copic air brush system??
I don’t know, sorry. I would imagine not but maybe.
Now imagine spending all this time tying one of these, only to lose it on your first cast of the day :)
Lol! Yeah I think it has happened to me before. However I try to fish these with heavy tippet. Not guaranteed to keep it on the line but will help
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What size rod/line wt are you guys typically using for these?
I will fish from a 6wt-8wt with it.
I’m still rocking the banjo minnows son
Nice. Well with a conventional rod than they I’m sure work. Unfortunately, with a fly rod, heavy lures don’t work. You cast the fly line not the lure.
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Yeah that looks great I would eat it if I was a fish
Thanks, yeah gamechangers are awesome patterns and work for just about any species that eats baitfish
This is simply for fly tiers, if you're looking to catch dinner use a 1"×1/4" red flannel strip on a #10 Aberdeen hook with a short jerking action....while you're fiddling around picking a fly , I'm cleaning my catch
Alright bro. God bless.
Remarkably informative; thanks so much! Sub d
Thanks, glad it helped.
Are these markers acrylic based? Would sharpies work the same?
Yes, you can use sharpies. Just sharpies will take longer to color unless you get the chisel ones. These I believe are solvent based. sharpies are alcohol based. Those two types are waterproof. They both should work fine. I use sharpies all the time actually
If I was fish… I would eat that!! Lol 😆
Lol for sure! It’s a good pattern no doubt
I made a few but I can’t get the buck tail to tame down after and wants to keep flaring out
Bucktail? I didn’t use bucktail on this fly
got to brlirvr that this fly will catch anything you throw it at.....wow............
Thank you
Suppose I could snip off a little of one of the 10mm spines and do it that way I forgot to look for tail spines when I was buying stuff today
The way the spines are made, you cant snip these off. They have a loop at both ends.
Anyone know what size for the chenille? I think there are different sizes
It’s the standard one. I don’t think the chocolatt chenille comes in different sizes but if so it’s the standard
Why not use the U/V Resin on the thread and lead on the hook instead of the super glue?
You totally could. I find that UV resin makes the area slick so, when using it there it makes it harder to wrap on the next steps. Superglue doesn’t slick up the area. Now for the whip finishes, I really like using UV resin. It leaves a nice slick looking finish which I think gives a nicer looking effect and it also adds a layer above the threads to really keep those whip finishes protected. Hope that helps explain my reasoning. But give the resin a try on the other parts as well if you want. Just don’t use it on the wire because that area flexes. UV resin is strong but can crack over anything that flexes.
Thank you! @@McFlyAngler
Somebody needs to design a hook with a welded eye-lit on the shank.
Not sure that would be practical. Tough to tie with that in the way. Also it would be expensive….
Do you sell these? And if so where can I get some.
Yes I do, best way is to contact me on Instagram, but in the end of the video I explained a few other ways to get ahold of me for ordering. Thanks for the interest
Just realized, the lead wire you use you don’t list in your description.
Oh sorry I must have missed that. I’ll try to update it soon.
do you think it could work for bass in the mouth of a river?
I think so, add some weight if it’s fast moving water or a deep hole
@@McFlyAngler Thank you!🤙
and these flies are for sale?
Yes they are but I’m a few months backed up on orders….
Where I can get one?
I sell them, private message me on Instagram or Facebook or you can find my email in the about section of my homepage.
Can you make a website to where some people can buy flies for they don’t have to go spend my money on the page
I can’t really make a website for it sorry. But I can take orders…. Email me or message me on Instagram with your order. Thanks for the interest
What’s the total weight of these once they’re tied?
Good question, they really aren’t too heavy though. I can cast them with a 6wt quite easily. 5wt kinda but takes a bit of work.
Do you offer these for sale?
Yes.
Why don't you use the UV glue like U did on the tail
Because it can flake off when it flexes and super glue won’t. The area with the wire can flex, and therefor I fear it will come loose. The super glue is more durable in that section. The rest though, where the area doesn’t flex, UV resin works great.
You have any other contact info to buy flies. I don't have social media
No worries, as I said (I think) in the video. You can email me. My email is in the about section of my RUclips home page. Thanks for the interest
Can't get drunk enough to do this.
Lol! Probably would tie it better sober…. But ya know, to each his own. Hahaha
How do we buy?
Message me on Instagram or email me. Thank you for your interest
Hello....I want to purchase some flies
Cool I can definitely sell them. Best way is on Instagram, just private message me there. Handle is mcfly angler. If you don’t use Instagram then my email is on my RUclips home, about page
It seems that every Fly I see Tied is made with exotic materials I don't Have .... :-(
Haha! I feel ya. I have probably $10k worth of materials, this hobby costs a lot for sure! But check out Dooleys fly fishing and risen fly fishing, they are my sponsors for a reason, best prices on quality materials and gear. Hope it helps save ya a buck or two.
It’s my fault but…you should put the tail shank in the materials list for dummies like me who watch the video one day and then use the material list the next day to order materials lol.
I thought I did, I’ll double check…. I think I put the kit in there…. Kit should come with that. I’ll double check tomorrow thanks for informing me
You should make a hedgehog.
What’s that?
@@McFlyAngler i meant real hedgehog , when tou were making that furst part reminded me of a lil hedgehog . Fish eat w.e fits in their mouth .
Lol ok
*loses it first cast*
Lol my luck yeah….
The problem with this fly is that it swims like a snake, not like a fish! 😂
Hey maybe we should make a snake, I think bass eat snakes.
@McFlyAngler Indeed they do. The "Bassaconda". !