Bajío Pelican Performance Hat

The Bajío Pelican Performance Hat combines technical on-water performance with a design inspired by one of Florida's most recognizable coastal birds.

Around the shallow flats near Bajío's home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, pelicans aren't just part of the scenery—they can be a sign that bait and feeding fish are nearby. The embroidered pelican artwork was created by tattoo artist and fishing guide Casey Anderson, drawing inspiration from time spent fishing shallow water.

Built as a 5-panel Supplex performance hat, the Pelican is lightweight and designed for long days in the sun. A black DryZone underbill helps reduce glare while wicking moisture, making it particularly well suited for sight fishing and other situations where anglers spend hours scanning the water.

The flat bill and contrasting black rope give the hat a clean fishing-inspired profile, while an adjustable snapback closure provides a versatile fit.

Features

• 5-panel performance construction
• Supplex performance fabric
• Custom embroidered pelican artwork
• Artwork by Casey Anderson
• Flat bill
• Black DryZone underbill
• Underbill designed to help reduce glare
• Moisture-wicking performance
• Contrasting black rope detail
• Adjustable snapback closure
• Inspired by Florida's shallow-water fishing
• Bajío embroidery on back

Best For

• Inshore Fishing
• Flats Fishing
• Sight Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Shallow-Water Fishing
• Boating
• Beach & Coastal Wear
• Everyday Use

The Story Behind the Pelican

For shallow-water anglers, birds can tell you a lot about what's happening below the surface. Pelicans working an area often indicate the presence of bait—and where there's bait, gamefish may not be far behind.

That connection inspired the Pelican design. It's a subtle nod to anglers who pay attention to the entire environment when searching for fish on the flats.

Premier Tackle Take

The DryZone underbill is what separates this from a basic lifestyle hat. Reducing reflected glare is genuinely useful when you're scanning shallow water for cruising or tailing fish, while the Supplex construction helps make it comfortable in hot coastal conditions.

It's a particularly good fit for Florida inshore and fly anglers.

Shop Bajío at Premier Tackle

At Premier Tackle, we carry Bajío sunglasses, hats, and accessories designed around life on the water. From polarized eyewear to performance fishing apparel, Bajío's Florida roots make the brand a natural fit for Gulf Coast anglers.

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