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