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Chocklett Factory Game Changer Micro Shanks are compact, pre-formed stainless shanks designed for building small, multi-segment Game Changer–style flies. They make it easy to scale the signature, jointed swimming action down to trout, panfish, and finesse bass sizes without the bulk or weight of larger shanks. Clean eyes, consistent lengths, and smooth wire transitions help segments articulate freely while still giving you enough tying surface for materials.
Available in short, micro lengths commonly used for 1.5–3 inch patterns, these shanks let you build tapered chains that track straight and kick aggressively on the strip. They play nicely with light heads, soft feathers, craft fur, and modern body fibers, so you can fine-tune sink rate and profile for stillwaters, creeks, and pressured tailwaters.
How to Use It
Build from the back forward. Start with a tail hook or a short tail shank, tie in your tailing fibers, then connect the first micro shank via the front eye-to-rear connection. Add a tiny drop of thin CA or UV resin at the joint to keep everything aligned, but avoid locking the articulation. On each segment, tie sparse, tapered clumps (longer at the rear, shorter up front), and advance to the next shank until you reach the front section. Finish on a hook or a head shank with eyes, a light cone, or resin head to set the balance.
Keep materials proportional to the shank: small clumps, consistent taper, and no crowding at the joints. Test-swim the fly in a cup or sink—if it’s rolling, reduce bulk on the top side or add a touch of weight at the head. For durability, capture materials with firm thread torque and a light coat of resin on the thread base, not on the hinge.
Example Flies
MICRO CHANGER: A 3–5 segment baitfish in the 1.75–2.5 inch range, tied with sparse craft fur and a hint of flash. Built on micro shanks with a small front hook, it swims with a tight S-kick at slow speeds, excels in clear water, and pairs perfectly with 4–6 weight rods for trout and panfish that key on juvenile minnows.
FEATHER CHANGER: Uses matched schlappen or soft saddles on each micro segment to create an airy, breathing body that collapses on the pause. Keep feather tips aligned and progressively shorter toward the head. The result is a light, neutral fly that hovers over weedbeds and edges while still pulsing on short strips.
FINESSE CHANGER: A slender profile for wary fish on tailwaters and spring creeks. Blend thin synthetic fibers (or fine chenille brushed out) over micro shanks to keep diameter down and tracking razor-straight. Add a tiny tungsten bead or small cone at the head to slip this fly through seams without overpowering the swim.
POLAR CHANGER: Tied with polar-style synthetics for a translucent sheen and quick water-shedding. The micro shanks keep the fly lively while the fibers create a subtle glow in sunlight. It’s a great choice for sight-fishing over sand flats, skinny rivers, or any time you need flash without bulk.
Why We Like It
These micro shanks deliver true Game Changer motion at trout scale, with reliable eyes and clean bends that make segment connections painless. The stainless wire resists corrosion, the lengths are practical for small patterns, and the tying surface is just long enough to secure materials without choking the hinge.
They also play well with a wide range of heads and materials—feathers, craft fur, or modern body fibers—so you can fine-tune buoyancy and silhouette. The result is a compact fly that casts easily, holds up to abuse, and tracks straight even when built with very light dressings.
Comparable Materials
Fish-Skull Articulated Fish-Spine (in micro sizes) is the closest analog. The Fish-Spine system uses interlocking figure-8 style links that build a rigid-to-flexible taper out of the package, which is great for longer bodies and precise, pre-set progression. Chocklett Factory Game Changer Micro Shanks, by contrast, are simple looped shanks that make it easy to add or remove segments on the fly and to keep profiles extremely slim. If you want the most minimal hardware for short, ultra-finesse patterns, the micro shanks shine; if you prefer a modular kit with built-in taper for slightly longer builds, the Fish-Spine system is hard to beat.
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Description
Chocklett Factory Game Changer Micro Shanks are compact, pre-formed stainless shanks designed for building small, multi-segment Game Changer–style flies. They make it easy to scale the signature, jointed swimming action down to trout, panfish, and finesse bass sizes without the bulk or weight of larger shanks. Clean eyes, consistent lengths, and smooth wire transitions help segments articulate freely while still giving you enough tying surface for materials.
Available in short, micro lengths commonly used for 1.5–3 inch patterns, these shanks let you build tapered chains that track straight and kick aggressively on the strip. They play nicely with light heads, soft feathers, craft fur, and modern body fibers, so you can fine-tune sink rate and profile for stillwaters, creeks, and pressured tailwaters.
How to Use It
Build from the back forward. Start with a tail hook or a short tail shank, tie in your tailing fibers, then connect the first micro shank via the front eye-to-rear connection. Add a tiny drop of thin CA or UV resin at the joint to keep everything aligned, but avoid locking the articulation. On each segment, tie sparse, tapered clumps (longer at the rear, shorter up front), and advance to the next shank until you reach the front section. Finish on a hook or a head shank with eyes, a light cone, or resin head to set the balance.
Keep materials proportional to the shank: small clumps, consistent taper, and no crowding at the joints. Test-swim the fly in a cup or sink—if it’s rolling, reduce bulk on the top side or add a touch of weight at the head. For durability, capture materials with firm thread torque and a light coat of resin on the thread base, not on the hinge.
Example Flies
MICRO CHANGER: A 3–5 segment baitfish in the 1.75–2.5 inch range, tied with sparse craft fur and a hint of flash. Built on micro shanks with a small front hook, it swims with a tight S-kick at slow speeds, excels in clear water, and pairs perfectly with 4–6 weight rods for trout and panfish that key on juvenile minnows.
FEATHER CHANGER: Uses matched schlappen or soft saddles on each micro segment to create an airy, breathing body that collapses on the pause. Keep feather tips aligned and progressively shorter toward the head. The result is a light, neutral fly that hovers over weedbeds and edges while still pulsing on short strips.
FINESSE CHANGER: A slender profile for wary fish on tailwaters and spring creeks. Blend thin synthetic fibers (or fine chenille brushed out) over micro shanks to keep diameter down and tracking razor-straight. Add a tiny tungsten bead or small cone at the head to slip this fly through seams without overpowering the swim.
POLAR CHANGER: Tied with polar-style synthetics for a translucent sheen and quick water-shedding. The micro shanks keep the fly lively while the fibers create a subtle glow in sunlight. It’s a great choice for sight-fishing over sand flats, skinny rivers, or any time you need flash without bulk.
Why We Like It
These micro shanks deliver true Game Changer motion at trout scale, with reliable eyes and clean bends that make segment connections painless. The stainless wire resists corrosion, the lengths are practical for small patterns, and the tying surface is just long enough to secure materials without choking the hinge.
They also play well with a wide range of heads and materials—feathers, craft fur, or modern body fibers—so you can fine-tune buoyancy and silhouette. The result is a compact fly that casts easily, holds up to abuse, and tracks straight even when built with very light dressings.
Comparable Materials
Fish-Skull Articulated Fish-Spine (in micro sizes) is the closest analog. The Fish-Spine system uses interlocking figure-8 style links that build a rigid-to-flexible taper out of the package, which is great for longer bodies and precise, pre-set progression. Chocklett Factory Game Changer Micro Shanks, by contrast, are simple looped shanks that make it easy to add or remove segments on the fly and to keep profiles extremely slim. If you want the most minimal hardware for short, ultra-finesse patterns, the micro shanks shine; if you prefer a modular kit with built-in taper for slightly longer builds, the Fish-Spine system is hard to beat.
