{"product_id":"chocklett-factory-game-changer-shanks","title":"Chocklett Factory Game Changer Shanks","description":"\u003cp\u003eChocklett Factory Game Changer Shanks are modular stainless-steel articulation shanks designed specifically for building multi-section Game Changer-style streamers. Each shank features a consistent closed-loop return eye that links cleanly to the next section, making it easy to create a progressive taper from tail to head. By chaining short to longer segments, you get a natural S-curve that holds its shape and produces a tight, rhythmic kick in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for repeatability and speed, these shanks eliminate the guesswork of hand-bending wire and the slop of mismatched loop sizes. Whether you’re tying micro trout-sized Changers or beefier warmwater patterns, the graduated lengths and uniform geometry let you plan a spine, scale materials across the body, and finish with a clean, durable head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at the tail on the smallest shank, add your tail material, then connect the next shank through the loop and secure it with tight thread wraps. Gradually step up shank sizes toward the head so the body naturally tapers. Keep the loops aligned in the same plane to maintain a smooth lateral line, and use a small thread dam or a dot of flexible UV resin at each hinge to control range of motion and reduce fouling. Materials should be sparser toward the tail and increase in bulk as you move forward to preserve the articulated swim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan your section count to match the fly’s length and purpose: four to five short sections plus two to three larger sections build a compact 3–4 inch streamer; add more segments for bigger profiles. Test swim after the mid-body to check tracking and adjust taper or hinge stiffness if needed. Finish with a neat head—resin, cone, or a molded head—then brush the materials rearward to blend transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExample Flies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeather Game Changer: A classic build that uses matched saddle or schlappen feather collars on each shank for maximum breath and minimal weight. Start with three to four short tail sections dressed lightly with two soft hackle turns each, then step into two larger sections carrying fuller collars. Keep the first two segments very sparse to prevent collapse; add a thin lateral flash on the mid-body and finish with a slightly denser head section to stabilize the swim for smallmouth and brown trout in clear water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraft Fur\/Congo Hair Changer: A durable, easy-casting variant that blends craft fur with a synthetic brush. Tie a tapered craft fur tail on the first shank, then wrap short dubbing-brush collars on each subsequent section, trimming the belly to shape. Build six total segments for a 4–4.5 inch fly, include a subtle lateral line of flash, and cap it with a compact resin head and 5–6 mm stick-on eyes. This one maintains profile after repeated pike or bass strikes and tracks well on intermediate lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro Marabou Changer: Great for trout and panfish, this version uses a size 6 front hook with three small shanks trailing. Dress each shank with a single marabou plume and a turn of soft hackle, then add a sparse ice dub point near the head for balance. The finished fly lands softly, measures around 2.5–3 inches, and comes alive on slow twitches in pocket water or along weed edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBucktail\/Flash Big-Water Changer: For larger predators, alternate bucktail stacks and flash on each section to build a longer, more buoyant spine that resists fouling. Use more segments in the forebody to tame the big head’s swing, and leave the tail sections lean so the fly starts moving with the first strip. A short wire bite guard and a firm front taper keep it tracking straight for stripers, musky, and bluefish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese shanks take the chore out of building an articulated spine. The loop geometry is consistent from pack to pack, so sections link cleanly and sit on-axis, preserving that signature S-curve without fiddly adjustments. Graduated lengths make it straightforward to map a taper, scale materials intelligently, and reproduce proven recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re also efficient and durable: the stainless wire resists deformation during hard fights, and the smooth loop-to-loop connections reduce material hang-ups at the hinges. The result is a fly that casts predictably, swims on the first pull, and holds up to repeated abuse from toothy fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComparable Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHareline’s Senyo’s Articulated Shanks and Flymen’s Fish-Skull Articulated Fish-Spine systems are the closest comparisons. Senyo’s shanks are straight, robust, and great for single- or double-jointed streamers and Intruders, but you’ll do more of the taper planning yourself for multi-section builds. Fish-Spine sets follow a similar articulated-taper concept to Game Changer shanks and link up in the same loop-to-loop fashion; the choice often comes down to the exact length progression you prefer, loop shape, and how small you need the tail sections to be. If your goal is a purpose-built, repeatable Game Changer spine with micro-to-regular sections that assemble quickly, Chocklett Factory’s offering hits that brief directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hareline","offers":[{"title":"10mm","offer_id":49344420511977,"sku":"SKU810204792041","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15mm","offer_id":49344420544745,"sku":"SKU810204792058","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20mm","offer_id":49344420577513,"sku":"SKU810204792065","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25mm","offer_id":49344420610281,"sku":"SKU810204792072","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"35mm","offer_id":49344420643049,"sku":"SKU810204792089","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"45mm","offer_id":49344420675817,"sku":"SKU810204792096","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"55mm","offer_id":49344420708585,"sku":"SKU810204792102","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7mm Tail Shank","offer_id":49344420741353,"sku":"SKU810204792027","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"80mm","offer_id":49344420774121,"sku":"SKU810204792119","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/hareline-fly-tying-chocklett-factory-game-changer-shanks-1203277373.jpg?v=1762474200","url":"https:\/\/www.tridentflyfishing.com\/products\/chocklett-factory-game-changer-shanks","provider":"Trident Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}