Why Sun Mask And Gloves Instead Of Sunscreen?

[tcbass]

I was wondering why fisherman choose to wear a sun mask and gloves over just using sun screen. Yes, sunscreen sucks to put on, but today's spray on sunscreen makes it much easier. I'd think that having a mask/bandana and gloves on would be more uncomfortable than not.

[Drewski73]

I wear a buff, longsleeve spf50 shirt, spf50 hat, and gloves. To me its just a lot easier than applying sunscreen 5 times a day. Also, the stuff I wear keeps me cooler than having my skin exposed. I also hate pouring chemicals all over myself.

[A-Jay]

I routinely use both.

 

You can guess what it's like to wear a Buff & Sun gloves, but until you've spent a day wearing them, it will be exactly that ~ a guess. 

 

Like many things - after getting used to them, you'll forget you're wearing them and wonder how you got by without them.

 

Skin Cancer is no joke, and quite a bit more "uncomfortable" than the protection one needs to reduce the risk.

 

A-Jay

 

 

[FD.]

I wear a buff, longsleeve spf50 shirt, spf50 hat, and gloves. To me its just a lot easier than applying sunscreen 5 times a day. Also, the stuff I wear keeps me cooler than having my skin exposed. I also hate pouring chemicals all over myself.

 

My answer exactly

 

 

I'm always covered.

[SudburyBasser]

The problem with sunscreen is that it wears off and you might forget to reapply. Buffs and gloves eliminate that possibility.

 

That and there's no manly way to put on sunscreen

[cjam93]

My answer exactly

 

 

I'm always covered.

Just out of curiosity, if you go through wearing all of that to keep your skin covered, do you have any concerns with your legs from wearing shorts? Me and my dad were actually just having that conversation the other day when we were watching MLF about how they all wear so much to cover up and then wear shorts. Just wondering what your thoughts on that is. 

[YourBassIsGrass]

Having recently purchased a real 'fishing' outfit so that I can avoid sunscreen for the first time this year, I can say 100% i will never go back to sunscreen. The entire outift is so much cooler (temperature wise) than going without. I usually wear it with a hat so there is zero sun on my face. The long sleeve and pants are extremely light weight. So much so that in the morning I usually have something on over it. Once the sun is out and it warms up, if it is to the point that I feel hot, I dip the buff in the lake and put it back on. Having the cool water against your jugular/carotid cools you down incredibly quick. It is like air conditioning. It may look a hot to wear long sleeves/pants/headgear, but honestly it is the complete opposite. Those guys living in the middle east have it right. Long loose fitting clothes are cooler than minimal wear. Not only am I protected from the sun, but I am cooler (temperature) than anyone wearing shorts and a t-shirt. I was out today and it was about 85-90, didn't even break a sweat.

[RB 77]

I just bought a buff and long sleeve UV shirt this year and will never go back. Gloves are next. I hate having oily/ greasy sunscreen all over my face. For the decades I spent surfing I had no other option. Now that I can actually wear clothes to protect myself, I couldn't be happier!

[FD.]

Just out of curiosity, if you go through wearing all of that to keep your skin covered, do you have any concerns with your legs from wearing shorts? Me and my dad were actually just having that conversation the other day when we were watching MLF about how they all wear so much to cover up and then wear shorts. Just wondering what your thoughts on that is. 

 

90% of your exposure throughout your life is to your face, neck and arms.  I wear spray sunscreen on my legs and feet most of the time.

[CTGalloway21]

because sunscreen leaves nasty stains on my clothes and turns the collars of white shirts a pee yellow color.  

[FD.]

Having recently purchased a real 'fishing' outfit so that I can avoid sunscreen for the first time this year, I can say 100% i will never go back to sunscreen. The entire outift is so much cooler (temperature wise) than going without. I usually wear it with a hat so there is zero sun on my face. The long sleeve and pants are extremely light weight. So much so that in the morning I usually have something on over it. Once the sun is out and it warms up, if it is to the point that I feel hot, I dip the buff in the lake and put it back on. Having the cool water against your jugular/carotid cools you down incredibly quick. It is like air conditioning. It may look a hot to wear long sleeves/pants/headgear, but honestly it is the complete opposite. Those guys living in the middle east have it right. Long loose fitting clothes are cooler than minimal wear. Not only am I protected from the sun, but I am cooler (temperature) than anyone wearing shorts and a t-shirt. I was out today and it was about 85-90, didn't even break a sweat.

 

 

I have worked outside in the Florida since 1987. In the mid 90's I started wearing long sleeve cotton tees.  They worked ok but when the moisture wicking polyesters became affordable, the game changed.  I only wear short sleeves inside now, and I even buy long sleeve performance work shirts for my employees.

[RAMBLER]

One instead of the other?  I've had a couple of pieces of cancerous hide cut out.  I do both!

[tcbass]

The problem with sunscreen is that it wears off and you might forget to reapply. Buffs and gloves eliminate that possibility.

 

That and there's no manly way to put on sunscreen

Yes there is. Your pretty lady friend in her bikini!

lol.

[SudburyBasser]

Yes there is. Your pretty lady friend in her bikini!

lol.

 

You apparently have different fishing partners then I do :-)

[Darren.]

I was wondering why fisherman choose to wear a sun mask and gloves over just using sun screen. Yes, sunscreen sucks to put on, but today's spray on sunscreen makes it much easier. I'd think that having a mask/bandana and gloves on would be more uncomfortable than not.

 

Thanks for asking this. I've often wondered the same thing. Great answers all.

[tcbass]

Having recently purchased a real 'fishing' outfit so that I can avoid sunscreen for the first time this year, I can say 100% i will never go back to sunscreen. The entire outift is so much cooler (temperature wise) than going without. I usually wear it with a hat so there is zero sun on my face. The long sleeve and pants are extremely light weight. So much so that in the morning I usually have something on over it. Once the sun is out and it warms up, if it is to the point that I feel hot, I dip the buff in the lake and put it back on. Having the cool water against your jugular/carotid cools you down incredibly quick. It is like air conditioning. It may look a hot to wear long sleeves/pants/headgear, but honestly it is the complete opposite. Those guys living in the middle east have it right. Long loose fitting clothes are cooler than minimal wear. Not only am I protected from the sun, but I am cooler (temperature) than anyone wearing shorts and a t-shirt. I was out today and it was about 85-90, didn't even break a sweat.

What brand stuff do you wear?

I tried a Buff brand for hunting and it felt scratchy like wool and uncomfortable.

[YourBassIsGrass]

What brand stuff do you wear?

I tried a Buff brand for hunting and it felt scratchy like wool and uncomfortable.

 

I have Columbia Tamaimi II shirt and Columbia Backcast convertible pants. I wasn't sure how well it would work out and now looking back should have at least picked up a second shirt for those weeks I can get 2 days on the water back to back. The Buff I have is this one: http://buffusa.com/sports/collections/uv-buff-reg/styles/uv-buff-tarpon-scales?gclid=CLmsmfCQ2r4CFesDOgod2ygAFw

 

The buff is a little scratchy if I have a few days growth on my beard, but I only notice it when I am putting it on. It is really thin material though so really breathes well. Plus as I said before, dipping it in the water is instant air conditioning.

 

I may pick up some gloves here soon. But not sure what kind to get. I want fingerless, and I want them to be extremely lightweight. I'm open for suggestions on that one.

[tcbass]

I have Columbia Tamaimi II shirt and Columbia Backcast convertible pants. I wasn't sure how well it would work out and now looking back should have at least picked up a second shirt for those weeks I can get 2 days on the water back to back. The Buff I have is this one: http://buffusa.com/sports/collections/uv-buff-reg/styles/uv-buff-tarpon-scales?gclid=CLmsmfCQ2r4CFesDOgod2ygAFw

 

The buff is a little scratchy if I have a few days growth on my beard, but I only notice it when I am putting it on. It is really thin material though so really breathes well. Plus as I said before, dipping it in the water is instant air conditioning.

 

I may pick up some gloves here soon. But not sure what kind to get. I want fingerless, and I want them to be extremely lightweight. I'm open for suggestions on that one.

 

 

 

Why 2 shirts, does it have to be clean to work? Or do you just want a clean shirt?

 

 

 

With fingerless gloves won't you have to put sunscreen on your fingertips?

[Jrob78]

I primarily fish from a kayak in the hot Texas summers.  I haven't gotten sunburned in 2 years and haven't worn sunscreen once.  I wear a Buff, Outdoor Research Helios hat, UPF 30 long sleeve shirts and pants and Mangrove sun gloves.  I have several shirts and pairs of pants that I wear.  I like Columbia shirts but also have some from Cabela's and Dick's house brand.  I wear Columbia and North Face pants.

 

You would think that wearing that much clothing would be hotter but the opposite is true.  When you sweat, good clothing uses that moisture to cool you off.  I've also found that when the sun isn't directly beating down on your skin, you stay much cooler.  Skin cancer runs in my family and I don't take it lightly, plus, staying covered up is much more comfortable.

[IAY]

I understood why when I went down fishing at Miami FL last week. The sun down there is no slouch, and Sunscreen just doesn't cut it.

[tcbass]

I primarily fish from a kayak in the hot Texas summers.  I haven't gotten sunburned in 2 years and haven't worn sunscreen once.  I wear a Buff, Outdoor Research Helios hat, UPF 30 long sleeve shirts and pants and Mangrove sun gloves.  I have several shirts and pairs of pants that I wear.  I like Columbia shirts but also have some from Cabela's and Dick's house brand.  I wear Columbia and North Face pants.

 

You would think that wearing that much clothing would be hotter but the opposite is true.  When you sweat, good clothing uses that moisture to cool you off.  I've also found that when the sun isn't directly beating down on your skin, you stay much cooler.  Skin cancer runs in my family and I don't take it lightly, plus, staying covered up is much more comfortable.

What happens if you're wearing it and the sun is beating directly down on you?

[Jrob78]

What happens if you're wearing it and the sun is beating directly down on you?

The sun doesn't beat directly down on you because you're completely covered up.  It never hits your skin.

[YourBassIsGrass]

Why 2 shirts, does it have to be clean to work? Or do you just want a clean shirt?

 

 

 

With fingerless gloves won't you have to put sunscreen on your fingertips?

2 shirts just so I have a clean one. I wear it dirty now if I fish back to back days. 

 

As far as the sunscreen on my fingertips, I guess I should, but right now without gloves I don't put sunscreen on my hands. So I'm not exactly 100% covered. However, if I had even finger-less gloves I would be that much more covered.

[Raul]

Gloves, mask, trousers, hat, long sleeved shirt, you may not believe it but it´s not warm, that of course given that you are wearing clothes made with the right fabrics and not dark colors.

 

Down here at my neck of the woods you have to deal with the blazing sun, scorching heat and the height above sea level which increases the exposure to UV light ( yup, the thing that causes skin cancer ).

[Glenn]

Shaw Grigsby talk about buffs, sunscreen and more in this video:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/Shaw-Grigsby-Fishing-4.html