Feathered Game Changer - Slider Version

Maximum Movement Meets Slider Head

This fly really needs very little introduction, nor am I the creator of this concept.  Blane Chocklett is the godfather of jointed flies, and I first saw this demonstrated by Mike Schmidt, so kudos to them for sharing their ideas.  Those dudes know a thing or two about the big stuff.  What I decided to do is incorporate a very buggy color of hackle (Barred Dark Ginger) into a sculpin looking streamer that moves like crazy.  I also added a slider head because the deer hair really pushes water makes the fly wiggle and turn on the pause.  Keep in mind that you can tie these in about a billion color combos and sizes.  Tie them on your line with a loop knot, give it quick strips, and watch it dance in the water!

~ Cheech

NOTE: You can either use the Gamakatsu B10S or the Fulling MIll Streamer Stripper hook for this fly.  You can also use either the barbed or non-barbed Carp Bonio hook for this fly.  I also just use a lighter color of Bruiser Blend Jr. like Cream, White, Tan, Gray, or Unicorn Mane for the beard on this fly.

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Hook: Fulling Mill 36040 Streamer Stripper - 2
Thread: Fulling Mill Bonio Barbless Carp Hook - 8
Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 140 Denier - Tan
Thread: Veevus GSP - White - 200 Denier
Shank: Articulated Fish Spines - 15mm Shanks (24 pack)
Tail: Spey Chickabou Pelt - White Dyed Tan
Flash: Dyed Pearl Flashabou - 6966 - Purple
Body 1: Whiting Red Label Hen Saddle - Barred Dark Ginger
Fins: Hebert Miner Hen Saddle - Dun Grizzly
Head: Wapsi Premo Deer Hair Strips - Tan
Beard: Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - Unicorn Mane
Eyes: BallZeyes - Anodized Red w/ White Eye - Large (3/16" / 5 mm)

Other tools from the tutorial:
         

Renzetti Master Vise
Double Edge Razor Blades
Renzetti R-Evolution Hair Stacker - Magnum
C&F Design Tying Comb
Fly Tyer's Z-Ment