Fishing Clothing

[Fishes in trees]

I have some standards for fishing clothes.  One - I am not big on logo items.  Two - as I get older I realize more and more that presentation is important, so I don't wear dirty or skuffy looking clothes when I go fishing.

 

I like the technical fishing clothes - especially shirts and shorts that match.  I find jeans kind of binding. so I am much more likely to wear layers of lighter clothing as opposed to a pair of jeans.   I have several sets of the light weight frogg togs that I wear as an outer layer a lot.  I like shoes with good arch support for fishing rather than flip flops in the summer time.

 

My favorite item of fishing clothing is a genuine, imported from Ireland, Irish fishing sweater.  It is a very heavy, snug fitting wool sweater and the weather is right for wearing it  only a few times per year.  Wear polypropylene long underwear underneath it and you are good from 37 to 50 degree weather.

 

If I know I am going to stop to eat on the way home, more often than not I will carry a change of clothes and change.  Nobody in the restaurant needs to have me sweaty and stinking, eating next to them.  I am ugly enough anyway without that going on.

[BassinLou]

Whenever i am out on the boat its columbia pfg gear all the way. The sun down here is strong throughout the year, so long sleeve shirts and pants will protect you pretty good. Top it off with a hat and costa's and your good to go.

[BassThumb]

Long sleeve Columbia PFG shirts are worth the money.

 

It's not clothing, but quality sunglasses are also very important for on-the-water comfort.

[Flywatersmallie]

Columbia PFG all the time. I wear long sleeves and long pants in the summer. The blood and guts stuff is cooler than having skin exposed. Also Columbia drainmaker shoes if I have the kayak out or fishing from shore or wet wading. PFG chill hat and quality shades. Winter, I layer for the weather. It's 35 today, I have my gear in the truck and am wearing simply a t shirt and Columbia Ascender 2 soft shell and will be just fine

[jerzeeD]

Columbia PFG is probably my favorite.

[tholmes]

In the summer, it's jeans, a 100% cotton t-shirt and a wide-brimmed hat. SPF 50 sunscreen applied liberally and often.

 

In cooler weather I wear the same clothing but add a jacket appropriate for the temperature.

 

Tom

[thehooligan]

summertime its columbia and koppen sun shirts, dr shade gloves, a big hat, and my buff.

 

wintertime is insulated shirt, hoody, vest, ski cap 

[aceman387]

I only wear cotton t shirts in the hot summer,short sleeve,long sleeve.I  see some guys like the colombia pfg clothes.I bought one colombia pfg short sleeve polo type shirt and the thing is so frigging hot i cant wear it except in the fall.I don't know if they are all polyester or what but cotton is the only thing i can keep cool in.

[SirSnookalot]

I check the wind direction first, if it's westerly I'm wearing fishing pants and and long sleeves for insect protection, easterly usually shorts long sleeve or short sleeve t shirt.  I agree about some of the fishing shirts, they are quite warm, buffs too, mostly cotton wear for me.  I always have rain gear, sweatshirt, t shirt in the car in case the forecast is inaccurate.

[Fishes in trees]

In the links section, under bass tackle shops, there is a company called Aqua Design.  They sell a very unique camo pattern.  Does anyone here own any of their gear?   I'm on an extended weight loss program and when I reach my next intermediate goal (190-195) I'm going to reward myself with a new set of fishing clothes.

 

I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with this particular brand of fishing clothes.  I think that they look cool, I like the suit look, i.e. shirt & shorts that match.

[iabass8]

Cabela's Guidewear

 

 

 

 

X2. Great for being out on the river at ice out and during the fall.

[Hanover_Yakker]

Columbia PFG L/S shirts and Convertible Pants paired with a BUFF and Hobie Fishing visor.

Skin cancer is just too risky. For those that prefer s/s and use sunscreen - do you research on sunscreens and their true effectiveness. And just to clarify on one piece of the debate about sunscreens, there is no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen. All of them will wash off or wear off after a few hours and need to be re-applied, especially if you are constantly wet from water activities like swimming, surfing, wake boarding, skiing, diving, etc.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/truth-sunscreen-labels-lying/story?id=16432348

http://www.ewg.org/newsrelease/whichsunscreenssafest

Many of the sunscreens sold at your local store contain a cancer-causing chemical in it (kind of defeats the purpose of protecting against skin cancer at the risk of potentially another form).

I use a brand called Badger available at most of your Whole Foods Grocery or other natural store. It is expensive, but it has been rated one of the best for sometime now.

Here's the list from 2012 of the top-rated ones:

http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2012sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/

[Bluebasser86]

I have both a set of Cabela's Guidewear and BPS 100 MPH suit. The Guidewear is several years old and plenty warm, it just seems to have shrunk the last few years? I swear they used to fit. The BPS 100MPH suit is very nice also and keeps me very warm and dry in cold weather.

In warm weather I opt for baskeball shorts, Tshirt, BPS hat, Costa sunglasses, and at least 50spf sunblock. 

[grampa1114]

Columbia PFG L/S shirts and Convertible Pants paired with a BUFF and Hobie Fishing visor.

Skin cancer is just too risky. For those that prefer s/s and use sunscreen - do you research on sunscreens and their true effectiveness. And just to clarify on one piece of the debate about sunscreens, there is no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen. All of them will wash off or wear off after a few hours and need to be re-applied, especially if you are constantly wet from water activities like swimming, surfing, wake boarding, skiing, diving, etc.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/truth-sunscreen-labels-lying/story?id=16432348

http://www.ewg.org/newsrelease/whichsunscreenssafest

Many of the sunscreens sold at your local store contain a cancer-causing chemical in it (kind of defeats the purpose of protecting against skin cancer at the risk of potentially another form).

I use a brand called Badger available at most of your Whole Foods Grocery or other natural store. It is expensive, but it has been rated one of the best for sometime now.

Here's the list from 2012 of the top-rated ones:

http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2012sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/

x2 And don't forget to check the production date...this stuff has a 2 year shelf life.

[Mike L]

This

http://breathelikeafish.com/

I like that!

I gotta check it out

 

thanks for posting

 

Mike