Description

Why the Bravo Shrimp Redfish Fly Gets Eaten

The Bravo Shrimp redfish fly turns a proven shrimp profile into a weapon for tailing fish in skinny, grassy water. We tied this pattern in a tan over orange color combination. It mimics the natural shrimp forage redfish crush on grass flats. Whether you’re sight-casting to a tailing red in six inches of water or working a mangrove edge for snook, the Bravo Shrimp lands soft and swims true. Every predator on the flat has keyed in on shrimp fleeing through the grass, and this fly gives them exactly that.

Unlike a typical baitfish streamer, we built the Bravo Shrimp to survive contact with structure. In fact, a double “V” weed guard lets you cast this fly directly into matted grass without fear of fouling. As a result, you can fish water other streamers simply can’t reach.

One Shrimp Pattern. Three Trophy Species.

Redfish are the headline, but the Bravo Shrimp doesn’t stop there. Additionally, this versatile pattern draws vicious strikes from snook holding on structure and baby tarpon rolling through the same skinny water. Therefore, it’s the first fly you tie on when you don’t know exactly what you’ll find on the flat.

Premium Hardware: Gamakatsu SC15 1/0 Hook

We tie the Bravo Shrimp exclusively on the legendary Gamakatsu SC15 1/0 hook. This is the same trusted hardware we use across our entire lineup.

• Sticky Sharp Point: First, the needle-sharp point drives instantly into hard, bony jaws. As a result, it requires minimal hook-set effort on spooky redfish.
• Optimal Shank Geometry: Next, the hook’s balanced shank keeps the fly riding true through the strip. Therefore, it maintains a natural shrimp profile without rolling over.
• Unmatched Strength: Finally, high-carbon steel construction resists bending. It handles the sudden runs of snook and baby tarpon near structure.

Tan Craft Fur, Orange Cactus Hot Spot, and Mono Eyes

We chose every material in the Bravo Shrimp to trigger a reaction, not just to look good on the vise.

• Tan Craft Fur Body: First, the craft fur pushes water and flares naturally on the pause. As a result, it mimics a shrimp kicking away from danger.
• Orange Cactus Chenille Hot Spot: Additionally, the orange cactus hot spot adds flash and contrast that draws the eye of a wary redfish. It works even in low-visibility, grassy water.
• Mono Eyes: Finally, the mono eyes give the fly a realistic profile and a subtle jigging action on the drop. This is often the trigger that turns a follow into an eat.

Weedless by Design: The Double “V” Weed Guard

Most streamers can’t survive a cast into matted grass. The Bravo Shrimp can.

• Double Weed Guard: First, two mono “V” guards flank the hook point and deflect grass, roots, and structure on the retrieve. Therefore, you can cast with confidence instead of steering around cover.
• True Weedless Presentation: Additionally, the dual-V design keeps the point clear without sacrificing hook-up ratio. It still drives home the instant a fish commits.
• Built for Tailing Fish: Finally, this weed guard makes the Bravo Shrimp one of the only streamer patterns you can drop right on top of a tailing redfish in the grass.

Effortless to Cast

We designed the Bravo Shrimp to load a rod cleanly and deliver with accuracy in tight, technical situations.

• 7-Weight Friendly: First, it casts effortlessly on a 7 wt. fly rod. Therefore, you don’t need to overgun your setup for typical flats work.
• Wind-Cutting Profile: Additionally, the streamlined shrimp profile cuts through coastal breezes. It punches into tight windows without wrecking your presentation.
• Accurate Delivery: Finally, the balanced design lands softly and settles fast. This is critical when you have one shot at a tailing fish.

Target Species

The Bravo Shrimp produces across the full range of Florida flats predators:

Saltwater Flats Predators

• Redfish — First, as a dedicated redfish fly, the Bravo Shrimp shines when reds tail in skinny, grassy water and refuse to leave the grass.
• Snook — It also draws violent strikes from snook holding tight to mangrove roots and current edges.
• Baby Tarpon — Finally, it triggers eat responses from baby tarpon rolling and feeding in the same shallow, grassy backcountry.