Blane Chocklett testing Game Changers on Jack. Photo: Blane Chocklett.
Ahrex Hooks and Blane Chocklett Present the XO784 – The Ultimate Game Changer Hook
Ahrex Hooks proudly introduces a brand-new hook series: the XO784 BC Game Changer – developed in close collaboration with Blane Chocklett. This innovative hook is the first ever designed specifically for the Game Changer shank system.
The XO784 stands out for its refined construction and thoughtful design. Instead of using traditional hook size references, the series is based on shank length. The hook features a wide gape for improved keeling, a stinger-style bend with a slightly upturned point, and a large eye that allows for easy attachment and optimal movement within the shank system. Crafted from high-carbon steel with a black nickel finish, the hook combines strength, sharpness, and durability – exactly what modern fly tiers demand.
Game Changer-style flies have become a cornerstone in modern streamer fishing. Built from a series of connected shanks, these patterns offer lifelike movement in the water and eliminate the leverage problems often caused by large, single hooks. They’ve opened the door to a new level of creativity, allowing tiers to build flies that swim, flex, and pulse just like real baitfish.
The XO784 is engineered to perform within this system. Its gape width, eye design, and overall geometry make it ideal for both large articulated streamers and smaller, more mobile fly patterns. Available in sizes from 8 mm up to 80 mm, the range gives tiers complete freedom to experiment and create.
By combining Blane Chocklett’s deep experience and innovative fly design philosophy with Ahrex’s technical precision, the XO784 has become more than just another hook – it’s a platform for creativity. Designed to push the boundaries of what a streamer can be, the XO784 allows anglers to build smarter, swim better, and fish more effectively.
Blane Chocklett tying Game Changers at “Bobbin in the Hood” by Schultz Outfitters in Michigan.
Whether you’re chasing trout, bass, or predators in saltwater, the XO784 offers a new level of performance and reliability. It’s a hook built for the future of fly tying – from vise to water.
Check the XO784 BC Game Changer hook here:
If you want to know more about Game Changers this is the bible for you – Blane Chocklett’s book “Game Changers – Tying Flies that Look & Swim Like the Real Thing”.
