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