The Original Game Changer by Blane Chocklett turned a lot of heads when it was introduced into the fly fishing world. A fly that looked more at home on a bait caster than a fly rod, the Original Game changer was and still is a great fly. However anyone who has fished a game changer would call it easy to cast and that’s where the world of Game Changer spin offs came in to play. The feathered game changer became a favorite for its movement and easiness to cast, however the feathers can be hard to source and tying them takes a lot of time sizing and wrapping multiple hen hackles on each shank. As a result the Foxy Game Changer has been my go to when I’m looking to tie a slightly overly complicated fly. The Foxy Game Changer uses a synthetic hackle on the rear of each shank to build space and add flash and Arctic Fox in a dubbing loop on the front of each shank to build the profile of the fly. These flies are durable, move a ton, are slightly less complicated than the feathered game changer, and are super easy to cast. Try some out and let us know what you think!
January Fishing Report: Cold Weather Strategies and Effective Fly Patterns
Consistent Cold Brings Consistent Strategies January’s cold weather means fishing tactics and fly selection remain steady until the highly anticipated black caddis hatch arrives in February. The key adjustment this month is targeting the mid-day bite window, as fish...
