Laser Dub GAME CHANGER

This video was released on Flyfisherman.com in May of 2025 to demonstrate how to tie one version of a Game Changer - a go-to pattern for a variety of warmwater species including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, and musky. Natural Shade Tapered Brushes from Just Add H2O make the process pretty simple.

Tail - 12mm shank

Body 1 - 12mm shank

Body 2 - Ahrex Universal Curve size 2

Body 3 - 20mm shank

Body 4 - 20 mm shank

Head - Ahrex Universal Curve size 1

Darkes’ E-Z CRAW

Simple flies are often the most valuable to anglers as they can be fished hard in heavy cover without fear of losing them. Darkes’ E-Z Craw is one of the simplest crayfish patterns around, and its hooked a multitude of species that include Great Lakes steelhead, brown trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, carp, and freshwater drum.

Hook - Ahrex FW550 size 6

Tentacles - Grizzly Flashabou / Fulling Mill Flex Floss

Claws - Clawdad Tail size 6

Body - Crosscut rabbit strip

Head - Medium Dumbbell / Bead Chain Eyes / Rubber Legs