Buffs

[grampa1114]

 

I have been thinking about some gloves does anyone recommend a nice glove that isnt to hot or bulky.

[Shewillbemine]

Use 'em all the time myself. I've got two and want to add to the collection.

 

 

[0119]

Buff brand gloves are fine and seem to be durable.  Wish they offered more manly colors though.  My neck Buff I gave up on, I only wanted it to protect the back of my neck.  Im a big guy and it doesnt stay put, always creeping up and exposing me between the t-shirt hem and the buff.  With the gloves you have to give them a little while to get used to them before you give up on them.  With casting reels, I felt like I was always going to lose grip as I palmed the reel at time of hookset.

[BenB54]

I use a UV Buff mainly for neck cover. It is nice to pull it over my nose and ears though when it's cold and I'm making long runs in the boat.

[Christian M]

I wear one pretty much every time I'm on the water. In the winter Ill wear one over my Ski-mask, in the summer I wear one along with a light cap, if it gets really hot I dip it in the water, or pour bottled water over it & it keeps me cool. I keep one with my rain gear & fish gloves, and an extra in my tackle bag. Don't play around with the sun.

[etommy28]

yes i wear them all year, infact i have about 4, i also use them when i hunt.

[thehooligan]

If your looking for gloves, get the dr shade gloves at TW, there great.

[streamwalker]

wearing a buff is a must on the water in the sun! 

[TriCityBassin']

Take note of the profile pic!!!!!!!!

[alexstep88]

Quality of life improves after using a buff collar. I was fed up with my face hurting and the raccoon tan line. I do hate when it fogs up my glasses, but you can pull it under your nose. I think Columbia makes one with vents. I may try it out.

[Quillback]

I just picked up the Simms version of the Buff at the Classic Expo.  I've worn it twice now, it's lighter than the Buff I wore all last summer, it has breathing holes which, so far at least in the cold air, has eliminated the glasses fogging issue I had with the Buff.  It also has front and back neck flaps which eliminate the "neck creep", exposing the lower neck to the sun, which sometimes happens with the Buff. 

[BrettD]

I have the simms its by far the best one Ive had and Ive had about 6 different brands. The neck flaps are the best part of it.

[tightlinesjax]

i too like the Columbia brand in the summer time.  Buff brand in the winter.

I work outside and wear one everyday with gloves and long sleeve shirts.  I've tried most and my favorite is the Columbia.  The material is softer and stretchier than most.  It is also easier to breathe through.

[CKFishin]

I have worn a buff and it made my neck break out with basically whiteheads.... Not sure why but It does help with sun...

[grampa1114]

So then we're all still in agreement....If you don't wear this stuff then you can get skin cancer like me...and have big hunks of skin chopped off of your face and body to keep you from dying.....right!!! Wearing huge bandages on your face is not macho....Plus you'll look wicked cool...like a guide....wearing the stuff....Ok I'm done...

[A-Jay]

 

A-Jay

[derekxec]

i use a hat that has a neck protection...really in s. florida you need it or else a couple hours fishing your neck will be black for real lol

[Bluebasser86]

I hate wearing sunblock on my face and neck. It's an annoyance to put on, I sweat and it gets in my eyes and makes my contacts blurry, and it seems to stain the collar of my shirts so they look really dirty. A buff seems to be a great option to make all this a thing of the past so I bought one this winter. It looks a little funny (maybe because it looks so stretched out on my big head  ) but so far it's kept my face, neck, and lips from getting burned and I only notice I'm wearing it occasionally and is much nicer than wearing sunblock. 

[Chris at Tech]

I accept the fact that I look like a beekeeper on the water when I have my gloves, buff and floppy hat on. But I've come to the realization that I simply do not put sunblock on with enough frequency so I'm ok looking a little goofy in an effort to prevent skin cancer

[A-Jay]

I accept the fact that I look like a beekeeper on the water when I have my gloves, buff and floppy hat on. But I've come to the realization that I simply do not put sunblock on with enough frequency so I'm ok looking a little goofy in an effort to prevent skin cancer

X2 ~ !

 

Sun exposure is just another one of those seemingly innocent situations in life that while it's happening, feels good. But once you realize that you've over done it, sometimes it too late.  Despite all the warnings and advertisements, so many just refuse to believe that it can end your life quite prematurely. 

 

I wrap myself up like a mummy and that's all there is to it.

 

A-Jay

[BrettD]

Id rather look like a mummy now when Im young then deal with skin cancer when Im older. My sister works at a dermatologist office and shows me pictures of people that get carved up daily becuase of skin cancer. They straight up take out chunks of your skin mainly ears and nose are the worst affected.

[Traveler2586]

Id rather look like a mummy now when I'm young then deal with skin cancer when I'm older. My sister works at a dermatologist office and shows me pictures of people that get carved up daily because of skin cancer. They straight up take out chunks of your skin mainly ears and nose are the worst affected.

 

X2, I've been a victim of a dermatologist knife on several occasions; they did the tops of both ears, and spots on both forearms; it's no fun recovering from that.  I now have to see the Dermatologist every six months for check ups just because I fish.

[0119]

I finally bought a Tilley hat.  I've accepted my age I guess.  Much cooler than the buff was.  No more fogged glasses.  First time in 3 visits that the Doc hasn't needed to freeze the edges off the tops of my ears.  No more burned cheeks and nose either.   I look like I should be driving a Subaru instead of a old pick up.

[RAMBLER]

I, too, have had a couple of chunks cut out.  I will go to extremes to try and prevent more.  I think there's a couple more that are going to need to be cut out.  My face feels better after a day on the water, when I wear the buff, than it did with just sunscreen.  Buff and gloves and sunscreen are a must for everybody.

[soopd]

I have tried wearing mine but with a full beard it is irritating. Need to try to get used to it.