Long Sleeves, Hot Weather???

[hatrix]

Actually you should wear 2 layers. The first being fairly tight to your body for a wick layer to absorb the sweat and pull it away from your skin. Then a loose outer layer to create air flow and help evaporate the sweat. That's how they do it in the military and it keeps people from constantly sweating and falling out. It's hot over there and some times there is just no escaping the relentless sun. That's one fashion tip I have taken back with me. It is also very effective when doing physical labor in the winter.

[Mountain Angler]

Its for sun protection and also its cooler

[Bassn Blvd]

It's the sun hitting your skin that makes you hot. MOST of all lawnworkers here in S Florida are Mexicans and look how they dress- long sleeve and long pants. I think they know a thing or two about hot wearther.

[tennsopher]

This topic caught my eye as I am at home now recuperating from surgery for a melanoma on my back.Believe me, you do not want to go through this surgery.I had a spot on my back about the size of your thumb to the joint.When they operated on me,they cut under my armpit from one side to the other to remove four lymphnodes.They then cut a zig zag pattern across the width of my back after removing the tumor.I am at home now trying to get well and can't fish at all.I live in Florida and used to go for the tanned look when I first moved here.I now follow Shaw Grigsby's example and wear long sleeves a bacalava and Glacier gloves in the summer especially.Too bad I didn't start doing this years ago.

[South FLA]

Long sleeve technical fishing shirts in light colors (light blues, whites and tans) along with a buff face and neck cover and a hat help tremendously in the heat. I even wear SPF gloves with the fingers cut out of them. Think Shaw Grisby type look and you'll know what I mean!

[Shane Procell]

I have worn long sleeve Columbia PFG in cotton for years. I also wear a cotton T-shirt underneath. The benefits are you stay cooler and the T-shirt helps block some of the UV's that the long sleeve does not. Ideally I should wear sunscreen but I really dislike the oily feeling. I have recently started wearing a buff style neck and face protector to cover my ears. Like the fella said above a baseball hat offers little protection from the sun. Great topic.

[smbrule]

Thanks guys for all the replies. Guess I will start wearing my long sleeve tee shirts. Never really thought about all the adverse effects. You guys are a wealth of information. Hootie

I don't know about long sleeves tee shirts--are they loose and light? Like others I wear long sleeve shirts made of light material ( cotton or artificial fiber with cotton) that is loose fitting so air ventilation can occur.

[Deadeye-1]

I haven't gone to the covering of my face and hands...yet, but I have gone from a simple ball cap to a large brim hat. I find that wearing the hat along with the long sleeved shirt does make a big difference. Not to many weeks ago I made the mistake of wearing shorts on the boat for the first time this year. Why was it a mistake? because I forgot to put sunscreen on my legs.

After sitting on the deck seat fishing for 8-9 hrs my thighs were fried. Even though it was not a summer hot day, the sun beating on you from every direction, due to water reflection, you can get burnt quickly.

[SirSnookalot]

Worst sunburn I ever had was in Key West, 1977. Wore shorts and t shirt on a charter, my arms were blistered and I couldn't straighten them out for a few days. It was my first exposure to the sun in many months, The most important 4 letter word after you have been burnt...........ALOE! I don't mean what comes in bottle, but get the actual plant, the gel is a miracle drug, wish I would have discovered that the first day of my burn.

[Fishing Cowgirl]

Between hunting and fishing over the years, I exposed my skin to way too much to ultraviolet rays.

I've been fortunate in escaping melanoma but don't want to push my luck.

For the past couple years I never wear shorts and always wear long-sleeve shirts

right through the hottest days in summer. Florida has a long summer, but thanks to our maritime climate (NE Tradewinds),

it's summer's are not as hot as most believe. Many northern states in the contintential climate (prevailing westerlies)

have higher recorded summer highs than Florida (Key West never hit 100-deg).

Once you get past the "mind-over-matter" thing, you might be surprised to find that a long-sleeve shirt is even more comfortalbe

than a short-sleeve shirt. For one thing, the hot sun isn't beating down on hot skin, but falls on your insulated shirt.

For another thing, LL Bean and Guy Harvey make sun shirts that feature insulating mesh and a ventilating capes

that run across the back (and a bunch of pockets I never use).

My wife normally wears shorts and a short-sleeve top, but she generally overheats before I do.

Roger

I've changed how I dress for fishing as well. I get carved on by my dermatologist every 6 months and now he has a photo of me fishing, hanging up in his office. I'm wearing long sleeved fishing jersey or a long sleeved columbia shirt, big floppy shade hat, long UV protection pants, sun gloves and a buff for my face.The only exposed skin is my finger tips. I found that I'm cooler wearing this than when I would fish in a tanktop, shorts and flip flops.

[bayouXpress]

what about feet.

[Fishing Cowgirl]

my feet are covered with ankle socks and a pair of croc knock-offs or running shoes with a good sole.

[Vinny Chase]

I own a few long sleeve Under Armour heat gear shirts. They keep you cool and protect from UV rays. This is much needed for me because skin cancer is a trend in my family.

Always have my trustee Crocs on my feet!

[J Francho]

Just an FYI, when you get your yearly physical, ask for a Vitamin D check with your blood work. Due to all the covering, many (myself included) mind up with a Vitamin D deficiency. It's easily resolved with daily Vitamin D gel caps. Pretty common for us northern folks as well. We spend all winte covered up as well, lol.

[RoLo]

Just an FYI, when you get your yearly physical, ask for a Vitamin D check with your blood work. Due to all the covering, many (myself included) mind up with a Vitamin D deficiency. It's easily resolved with daily Vitamin D gel caps. Pretty common for us northern folks as well. We spend all winte covered up as well, lol.

Interesting John. I've always been under the assumption that UV-B rays are best absorbed through the eyes.

This makes me wonder if sunglasses might play a role in vitamin-D deficiency in northern climes.

Roger

[J Francho]

Vitamin D, not B. Though you need to be exposed to UV-B in order to receive the benefit of Vitamin D through sunlight. All I know is what I've read, and the more I talk to people, the more prevalent the issue is. There's a lot of symptoms related to Vitamin D deficiency - fatigue, grumpiness, short temper, etc. I was 1st diagnosed when test results showed my level was 11. Normal range should be more than 80. I never felt any "symptoms" - I'm normally grouchy in the morning, and tired in the evening, lol. The whole thing was resolved in just three months with Vitamin D caplets each day.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Long sleeves? Every time I go fishing. Doesn't matter if it's hot, cold, or in between. I wear Columbia long sleeved shirts, a Buff for my head, and I've started wearing Buff gloves now as well. Not the cheapest clothing in the world, but when you consider the problems that can come from not wearing it, it's well worth the investment.

I've been tempted to pick up some pants at some point also. I've had some days where I've been burned something fierce on the back of my calves. Not fun at all.

[RoLo]

Vitamin D, not B. Though you need to be exposed to UV-B in order to receive the benefit of Vitamin D through sunlight. All I know is what I've read, and the more I talk to people, the more prevalent the issue is. There's a lot of symptoms related to Vitamin D deficiency - fatigue, grumpiness, short temper, etc. I was 1st diagnosed when test results showed my level was 11. Normal range should be more than 80. I never felt any "symptoms" - I'm normally grouchy in the morning, and tired in the evening, lol. The whole thing was resolved in just three months with Vitamin D caplets each day.

Yes, vitamin D of course, not B (I corrected my typo).

Your success with vitamin-D is remarkable, I wish I could solve my problems with a vitamin supplement....not gonna happen

Roger

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Vitamin D, not B. Though you need to be exposed to UV-B in order to receive the benefit of Vitamin D through sunlight. All I know is what I've read, and the more I talk to people, the more prevalent the issue is. There's a lot of symptoms related to Vitamin D deficiency - fatigue, grumpiness, short temper, etc. I was 1st diagnosed when test results showed my level was 11. Normal range should be more than 80. I never felt any "symptoms" - I'm normally grouchy in the morning, and tired in the evening, lol. The whole thing was resolved in just three months with Vitamin D caplets each day.

Hmm. That's interesting. Might be something I need to look into myself.

[Fish Chris]

I used to always cover myself up...... not because of sun exposure, but to hide my hideous, fat arse !

Now, nothing but a tank top. 100+ degrees, with a UV index of 10 > bring it freaking on !

I do always wear sunscreen, to keep from getting burnt.

Might I get skin cancer ? Sure. Of course I might also get hit by a bus.... bitten by a poisonous snake.... shot.... brain anurism.... etc, etc, etc.

When your numbers up, I don't care how much sun you have gotten !

I'm not afraid of dying. But I am afraid of "not living" while I'm here.

I freaking LOVE the sun, beating off of my pretty bald head

Fish

PS, I also NEVER wore shorts, and swore I never would...... but as soon as I get some tan on my legs, I won't ever wear pants again either... in the Summer, anyway.

[SirSnookalot]

I don't disagree with Fish Chris. I wear fishing pants and long sleeves mostly for protection from no seeums. and sometimes it's a bit chilly in the morning. Once the sun is up and it warms up, bugs are gone, it's shorts and short sleeves. I will not under any circumstance fish freshwater after May 31, the gnats come with the humidity and I just won't deal with it.

[Fish Chris]

See there ! I'm getting support from SirSnook ! So now what, the rest of you guys? LOL

Hey speaking of sunscreen, I've been using this stuff > Coppertone spf 30, spray on, and I swear, its like shellac ! It absolutely stays on, doesn't run into, and sting your eyes. I just wish they made it in semi-gloss ! LOL

Peace,

Fish

OH ! And that thing about sunscreen causing cancer ? Oh sure.... # of deaths caused by using sunscreen: 3, number of deaths due to skin cancer from repeatedly burning ones self for many years.... 30,000

Uhhhh... lets see. Which way are my odds better ? Hmmmmm ?

The numbers are just to make the point.

It's like > life jacket, or no life jacket...... Just a no brainer.

[Fishing Cowgirl]

Now which sun block or sun screen does NOT stain the clothes! I do want to know.

[Raider Nation Fisher]

I'm gonna have to agree with Fish Chris. tank top or shirtless. I don't burn for some reason. I figure its either my skin color or the layer of fur I got. I do wear a hat or rag to keep my shaved head from roasting. Otherwise its like I said before, tank top or shirtless. Usually a tank to try an keep the ink in my back from fading.

[Fish Chris]

Raider, one thing to keep in mind, even though you don't burn, your still catching a lot of harrmful UV rays, so it would still be a good idea to wear sunscreen.

Peace,

Fish