Best Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts?

[new2BC4bass]

After reading the post below, and having just come back from Florida, I have decided to try wearing a long sleeve fishing shirt. But which one? BassPro has something like 15 different L.S. shirts. Haven't checked out Cabela's yet I read a few reviews Weren't any on the Columbia Airgill Lite which is a bit expensive, but reads like a decent one to try. How about the Bahama, Tamiami or Bonehead? Heck they even have a Super Bonehead Classic. Figured the "Super Bonehead" fit me to a tee. .

Did a little searching on Google, but fishing shirt reviews seem to be rather sparse...except for sites like BassPro.

What shirts do you guys recommend, and what features do you like about them? Wrinkle free? Fit? Pockets? Air flow? Light? Cool? Etc. Thanks.

Oh yeah, I assume a regular shirt is going to be more popular than a long sleeve T-shirt for a couple reasons. Am I assuming correctly?

EDIT: On a side note, I'd like a hat with a full brim to protect my ears and neck (along with the usual nose protection of a bill cap). The "World's Best Fishing Hat" is no longer being offered.

[Wayne P.]

Columbia has the shirt and the hat. I wear the SPF 30 long sleeve shirts and have most of the colors.

I also wear either the full brim hat or the bill hat with neck flap.

[Wayne P.]

Those shirts help you catch big bass too:

[Ima Bass Ninja]

Same set up I use. Columbia shirt with Columbia full brimmed hat.

[flippin and pitchin]

For shirts it's Columbia SPF for me. Under Armour heat gear is pretty nice too. I have the same hat too. Very stylish. If you get a buff be sure and pull it down befor you go in the minit mart.

[NCLifetimer]

another vote for columbia, check the omni-freeze if they have it in long sleeve, i have one in short sleeve and its ultra cool. So is the Tamiami, i have a white one in short sleeve and it keeps me very cool, and is comfortable. i highly recommend columiba PFG stuff, its worth the price.

[tomustang]

After reading the post below, and having just come back from flordia,

You come back and I just left to Erie heh

[new2BC4bass]

You come back and I just left to Erie heh

Good luck with your fishing!

[RoLo]

I used to be under the impression that cotton is the best material for perspiration,

but living in Florida has changed my mind. Cotton is hydroscopic (it absorbs moisture),

and once cotton is wet, cotton stays wet.

Synthetic materials like polyester and nylon are hydrophobic (they don't absorb moisture).

This is good because it keeps water vapor in suspension which may then be expelled by ventilated apparel.

In hot weather, a non-ventilated synthetic garment would trap moisture and become clammy,

However, long-sleeve sunshirts of synthetic-fiber are strategically ventilated to transport moisture away from the body.

Good sunshirts generally include a mesh-lining of synthetic fabric to storehouse moisture.

Depending on the shirt's design, ventilation flaps may be found along the flanks, the shoulders and the cape across the back.

To be sure, cotton is soft and comfortable when dry, but synthetic fibers (polymers) are stronger and lighter than cotton

and unlike cotton they repel dirt and are wrinkle-free. Polyester makes an excellent sunshirt but given a choice

I'd go with nylon. Nylon is even stronger and lighter than polyester and unlike polyester it has a little stretch,

which is a nice feature when you're wrapped around the rail lipping a bass.

If you're set on a Columbia shirt, which is an excellent choice, you might look at their "Silver Ridge" model.

Roger

[new2BC4bass]

Those shirts help you catch big bass too:

Well, I want your shirt. Know that one is lucky. LOL

I haven't check out hats yet.

I was on the Columbia site, but didn't notice any real descriptions on the differences between their shirts. Was hoping you guys could provide some.

[new2BC4bass]

Thanks, Roger, but I wish you hadn't changed to the microscope needed font size for the last part of your post. Never did have good eyes, and they aren't getting better with age.

Plus cataracts don't help them either.

[RoLo]

Thanks, Roger, but I wish you hadn't changed to the microscope needed font size for the last part of your post. Never did have good eyes, and they aren't getting better with age.

Plus cataracts don't help them either.

Sorry.

That should be better

[SirSnookalot]

I don't often wear any synthetic material unless the temperature is moderate, they are too hot. I prefer cotton.

[00 mod]

I have many Columbia shirts, and just recently my wife bought me a Under Armour fishing shirt. Man is that thing nice. Will I switch all of my Columbia $40 shirts to Under Armour $80 shirts, no, but it is nice!

Jeff

[RoLo]

I have many Columbia shirts, and just recently my wife bought me a Under Armour fishing shirt. Man is that thing nice. Will I switch all of my Columbia $40 shirts to Under Armour $80 shirts, no, but it is nice!

Jeff

Jeff, a good Columbia shirt today averages about $55 but you can pay over $100 depending on the line.

Under Armour definitely makes great apparel, especially for hiking, skiing & hunting. But they seem to place

less emphasis on UV protection. Most of their garments don't have a turn up SPF-rated collar to protect the neck,

and a lot of their stuff has no collar at all.

Hey Sir Snook,

You're as bad as me...don't you ever sleep?

I'm going fishing today, so after this post comes the Dennis Miller exit...."And I'm outta here!"

Roger

[rabidsquirrel]

Columbia, Columbia, Columbia... +1 here. Great products. I wear their long sleeve stuff, shorts, and wide brimmed hats. They keep me cool and comfy here in hot and humid Tampa.

Can't go wrong with their stuff.

Oh yeah, if you smoke, be careful with their materials. Ash will melt through it relatively quickly, but you won't go up in flames or anything. I occasionally smoke cigars while I fish - which is almost like saying that I occasionally breath air while I fish. I have been known to ash a shirt occasionally, but the holes are usually tiny if you do it by accident.

[00 mod]

Rolo,

This is the exact one I got, pink and all, and it says it has UPF sun protection??? I have only had it on once and I was just adding it was nice!

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens-flats-guide-ii-longsleeve/pid1004211

I understand you can pay more for the shirts, but I buy all of mine on sale for $30-50.

And as to rabidsquirrel, watch out for blood stains as well. They only sometimes come out all the way!!!!

Jeff

[SirSnookalot]

Pink?

[00 mod]

Takes a real man to wear pink........or one that doesn't want to hurt his wife's feelings! LOL

Jeff

[SirSnookalot]

My wife bought me an obnoxious colored Columbia shirt, I would call it "Bright Coral", what the hell was she thinking of. I't's been hanging in the closet for 3 years, unworn.

I just bought a few long sleeved T's from Penn, these are super light weight, cool and comfortable. My Guy Harvey's are heavier, good for cooler weather.

[Fishes in trees]

I think that the Columbia shirts are good - I've got a couple of them. I like the Cabelas Guide Wear shirts better. What bugs me about fishing shirts is that it is difficult to find shirts and shorts that match. I like the suit look, and Cabelas only offers shirts & shorts that match in a couple of colors. Columbia or BPS doesn't offer shirts and shorts that match at all.

[new2BC4bass]

Thanks for the input, guys. Haven't been on line for awhile or I'd have posted back sooner. I am going to look into all products you have suggested. Thanks again.

[Gotfishyfingers?]

If your on a budget, wal-mart sells a brand called banyon bay. They are not bad shirts for the price.

[Wayne P.]

Sam's Club gets a shipment of Natural Gear occasionally that has similar qualities of the Columbia shirts. The material is a little thicker though, but they have the SPF label.

I like the magnetic pocket closure and the extra zipper pocket they have better than the Columbia Velcro pockets.

For the upper 90's to 100+ degrees, I prefer the Columbia.

[Traveler2586]

Takes a real man to wear pink........or one that doesn't want to hurt his wife's feelings! LOL

Jeff

LOL,,, X2