Po Boy
In Stock • Bozeman, MT
- Jig-style hook rides hook point up for fewer snags and better hook-ups
- Larger weighted profile designed specifically for Louisiana bull redfish
- Versatile silhouette can imitate both baitfish and shrimp
- Best fished with short strips and bottom-oriented presentations around oyster beds, marsh edges, and muddy flats
Description
Designed by Seychelles Program Director Alec Gerbec, his signature Po' Boy is one of THE flies for redfish and a proven killer in Louisiana. While most baitfish flies targeting redfish ride hook down, Alec tied the pattern on a jig-style hook to avoid unwanted snags and increase hook ups with fish.
From Umpqua:
"I created this fly out of necessity of needing something bigger and heavier while fishing down in Louisiana for bull Redfish. Essentially, I had shown up with more traditional sized flies more geared towards the gulf coast of Florida and the fish were not reacting to the flies like the guide wanted.
The Po’ boy can lend itself as a baitfish or shrimp, the poor water visibility allows you to get away with a less realistic look and focus more on the profile and depth at which your fly is fished. By using a jig hook, this helps ensure less hook ups on weeds or oyster beds, keeping you in the game when it counts the most."
- Signature Tyer Alec Gerbec
