Gamechanger, Medium and Small - McFly Angler Fly Tying Session

I had an order for these two Gamechanger flies and figured I would bring you all along with me while I tie them. Many people have requested for more detailed videos on these game changers so I hope this helps. Gamechanger flies are not quick to tie, and therefor this video is very very long. In fact I think it is my longest video Ive made. So I will put in some sections for the video so you can jump to where you want explanation for that specific part. You want to learn how to trim? Then you can jump to the trimming section of the video. Put on the eyes? Then jump to the eye section, etc.

There are many different ways to tie Gamechangers. I like tying the feathered gamechangers, and then these Im tying today. Feathered game changers flow really well in the water and have great movement however the chenille style changers are way more durable and can mimic specific baitfish more perfectly if you know how to color them. If you have any questions I will do my best to answer in the about section below.

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0:00 Introduction
0:41 Hook Prep
6:23 Tail Piece
14:36 Body Joints
37:15 Attaching Tail to Hook
45:20 Finishing the Head
55:39 1st Trimming
1:17:37 Coloring
1:22:48 2nd Trimming
1:28:12 Adding Eyes
1:44:00 Final trim

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[markrussellfilaroski]

Probably the best fly I have ever seen but I'm an ocean guy and know this would just slay it. Thanks for sharing. very cool ideas here.

[BobRecio]

What a coincidence! I re-watched one of your videos from a couple years ago and noticed that you were using a game-changer. You fish in some of the same places that I fish. So I was thinking of learning to tie a game-changer over the holidays. Thanks for reading my mind! ....and Merry Christmas!

[davescheer]

🌴 wow this vid is a “ game changer “ I immediately went and made one to put into the fly box arsenal and can’t wait to try it, I water tested it in the bathtub and the action and realism is just to cool, it started all kinds of brain gears going, like could I make an articulating mullet pattern, or tread fin pattern, thanks so much for posting, these take time but I think it’s time well spent as it could improve my score card on the flats, with so different bait fish options, this is a great way to start 2023, thanks much 👊🏼👍

[Hen_]

A lease a great day when I wake up and se you posted a new video 😂

[michaelburk]

Another great video.
Thanks for talking about putting ballast down on the bend of the hook. And more ballast the faster you want to retrieve the fly.
I have a few applications where "burning" just under the surface could be a productive technique.
Looks like adding wire after the fly is finished could be done to tune it.
Or possibly use a jig hook or put a dumbbell eye on.

[charlieboutin]

Great video McFly! I can’t watch it all at once, I’ll get there, but can see it is detailed. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to you, your family, friends and subscribers. God bless all. 👍👌🎄🎣

[Jimmymag]

Watched the entire thing Holly Molly lots of work

[AMCAL]

Wow, where can I find these flies they look awesome and thank you for sharing this wow...

[johnsaylock]

Iv seen these before. They were tyied in olive green. To imitate a sulpirn. Iv got to give it a try..