S7, Ep 61: The Chocklett Factory Unleashed: New Flies and Other Goodies with Blane Chocklett

Author: The Articulate Fly
Published: Thu 10 Jul 2025
Episode Link: https://fly-fishing-podcast.thearticulatefly.com/s7-ep-61-the-chocklett-factory

The Articulate Fly fly fishing podcast returns with another Chocklett Factory update featuring legendary fly designer Blane Chocklett, creator of the revolutionary Game Changer platform and founder of The Chocklett Factory fly company.

Expert Fly Designer and Product Innovator

Blane Chocklett brings decades of guiding experience and fly tying expertise to this comprehensive update on his latest innovations. As the mastermind behind Game Changer flies that have transformed cold water, warm water and saltwater fly fishing, Chocklett shares insights from his extensive travel schedule and product development work.

What You'll Learn

Discover the behind-the-scenes development of multiple new fly patterns hitting the market, including craw changers, hellgrammite changers, leech changers and nymph changers. Learn how Chocklett's new production facility will scale output by 10 times while maintaining his exacting quality standards.

Featured Techniques and Innovations

Explore the enhanced swimming action of the new mop tail changer, which combines the Game Changer platform with a mop tail for irresistible movement. Understand how realistic fly movement and triggering qualities drive fish to eat, even in neutral or negative feeding situations.

Product Development Insights

Get exclusive details on Chocklett's collaboration with TFO on the new Moment saltwater rod series, designed for targeting giant fish with high line speed, tight loops and pinpoint control. Learn about his custom Ahrex hook development project featuring hooks designed specifically for tying Game Changers for optimal fly performance.

Ready to upgrade your fly fishing arsenal with proven patterns from one of the sport's most innovative minds? This episode delivers actionable insights for serious anglers targeting everything from smallmouth to tarpon.