Sunscreen

[Lyman X]

I can't stand smelling like a giant coconut while fishing and likely getting it on lures as well. What scent free sunscreens are available? thanks

[BassinLou]

NO AD.

[MarkH024]

I use a scent free and oil free spf 50 from Coppertone. Works really good.

[Traveler2586]

SunX-30+

[aceman387]

I would research online about some of the ingredients in sunscreen.I remember reading an article online and the topic was about how some brands have questionable chemicals in them that may cause skin cancer.

[HuskyKMA]

I use Coppertone Sport Faces SPF 50 and I like it. Seems scent free to me and it's not as oily as some others after you put it on. Might be the same thing MarkH024 mentioned.

[Bluebasser86]

NO AD.

X2, cheap too and it comes in strong enough SPF ratings to keep my neon white self from burning. 

[SirSnookalot]

Don't use sunscreen, I wear clothing.

[WRB]

I can't stand smelling like a giant coconut while fishing and likely getting it on lures as well. What scent free sunscreens are available? thanks

Bass anglers have come a long way in a short time period regarding sun protection. Several types of good UV sunscreens and clothing are available.

A good sunscreen should have the following features;

Broad spectrum UVB/UVA, SPF 30+

Water resistant

PABA free

Unscented

Zinc Oxide (transparent)

Non-irritating (eyes)

I use Solbar-zinc SPF 38 on my face, neck, ears and hands, apply when I get dressed to go fishing and during the day as needed.

Clothing is also very important and should also be UV with SPF raring to block sun rays. Sunday Afternoon and Columbia are two good companies that offer a good line of hats, long sleeve shirts, etc.

Bass anglers like to wear ball caps, short sleeve shirts, shorts and flip flops to say cool on the water during the summer heat, it's the traditional boaters clothing. However we should take a page from desert folks who wear clothing that covers up our skin and protects it from the sun. Light weight sun blocking clothing is just as important as sunscreens, you should be using both when on the water.

I have severe skin cancer as a result of my youth and young adult years do to long hours of sun exposure on the water.I didn't know any better, today we have the knowledge and products to save our skin.

Tom

[derekxec]

wearing pants and long sleeve shirt (not sweat pants and a jacket lol) will keep you cooler also...it blocks the sun from hitting your skin and heating up the blood close to the skin which in turn heats your whole body...its like sitting in the shade

[Christian M]

Don't use sunscreen, I wear clothing.

X2... Outdoor companies have come a really long way when it comes to UV protective clothing. I have a couple  long sleeve shirts that get cooler the more I sweat, they also block UVA/UVB rays. I also wear a light hat and a face buff. Its just not worth taking the risk.

[PotomacBassin]

X3 on the NO AD.  It's non greasy as well after about 2 minutes of putting it on.  

[BeckieC]

I like the Nutragena Ultra Sheer - non oily, no scent and works - I burn easily and this one is like sitting in the shade.  I usually get 80-100+, that's how easily I burn!   Most of the time I can fish all day and just reapply once.

[aquaholic]

I stopped caring what my hands smelled like when i saw bait for sale scented like coffee. 

[Jake...]

+1 for just covering up head to toe. Just started wearing underarmor longsleeve shirt, buff, hat, gloves when I am in the kayak. I actually feel cooler since the sun isn't on my skin and you can pour water on the UA or buff to keep to feel extra cold.

[Bankbeater]

Actually I think the sunscreen smell works pretty well as a fish scent.

[Fishing Cowgirl]

I cover up completely, hat, sunglloves, buff, long sleeve, long pants, watershoes, and the only exposed skin is the first knuckles of my fingers. I wear a big floppy straw hat I got at Bass Pro that is 50+ rated. I hated that most sunscreens will stain my clothing orange, after it is washed and it does not come out. So no sunscreen /sunblock and coverup completely. I am actually cooler this way than ever before and just fished a couple tournaments where it was 94+.  I'm high rsik for skin cancer and already had several taken off from my younger days.

 

(yes, I have to change my profile photo to what I wear now, lol)

[Sodus Bay Scooter]

I would research online about some of the ingredients in sunscreen.I remember reading an article online and the topic was about how some brands have questionable chemicals in them that may cause skin cancer.

X2. I have read about this and since have bought a natural sunscreen. But the better option which I may do soon is to cover up like people have mentioned.

[flippin and pitchin]

Take your skin seriously.  My wife has had three cancers removed and we were afraid she might even loose an eye.  I have two cancers to be removed in a couple of weeks, one on my ear and one on my back.  A 60 SPF is decent during low light periods but when the sun gets high it's SPF shirt, gloves, buff and a booney hat for me.  And that's from a guy who lives in the Pacific NW where the sun comes out three times a year.

[Chris at Tech]

Don't use sunscreen, I wear clothing.

This.

[Mr_Scrogg]

Hat, UV Buff, Long Sleeve Wicking Polyester shirt, and AirGill Pants by Columbia.    (Or Koppen shorts.  Legs don't burn that much.)