papajoe222 Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks. Your statement about getting out and fishing before considering sun protection reminded me of ME. although I rarely burn, years and years of exposure to the sun have left my skin in anything but excellent condition. Thankfully no other 'problems', but that doesn't mean I'll continue to gamble that there won't be any in the future. Quote
aceman387 Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 I always cover up with long sleeve shirts and long pants combined with a wide brimmed hat whenever i head out to go fishing, My mom just had merkel cell carcinoma removed from her face along with several lymph nodes taken from her neck. Thankfully, her tests came back clean. Please take skin cancer seriously and cover up. 1 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted August 5, 2014 Super User Posted August 5, 2014 My wife and I had our screening yesterday, both 100% fine. Quote
Super User tcbass Posted August 5, 2014 Super User Posted August 5, 2014 I just started wearing Columbia Omnifreeze Zero hot weather clothing. It is 30spf and when it gets wet it keeps you a few degrees cooler. I got the baseball hat, buff/neck gaiter, long sleeve pants, and long pants. I was so happily surprised when I found out how light all of this clothing was. It does actually keep you cooler then the actual temp. I also really like the buff, which I didn't think I would like wearing at first. When I take the buff off it feels like I'm walking out of the shade. That's how much cooler it is. I won't go out without wearing this stuff now. Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted August 5, 2014 Super User Posted August 5, 2014 I just started wearing Columbia Omnifreeze Zero hot weather clothing. It is 30spf and when it gets wet it keeps you a few degrees cooler. I got the baseball hat, buff/neck gaiter, long sleeve pants, and long pants. I was so happily surprised when I found out how light all of this clothing was. It does actually keep you cooler then the actual temp. I also really like the buff, which I didn't think I would like wearing at first. When I take the buff off it feels like I'm walking out of the shade. That's how much cooler it is. I won't go out without wearing this stuff now. I started whereing those Colombia PFG long sleeves that are 50 UPF and I love em! 1 Quote
DILLY07 Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 Unfortunately, I rarely use sun screen. I get very very tan during summer. I never get burnt. Im no Cherokee but my skin is sun resistant. My family is tanned family. If it gets worse, I'll apply. I don't know when I'll learn. I guess im stubborn. Quote
spartyon8 Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 I seem to be irritated by the buff. I find it itchy and it fogs my glasses up. Best investment for me has been some northface fishing pants. They are very light and once wet, they stay cool without being "soaked". Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted August 5, 2014 Super User Posted August 5, 2014 Unfortunately, I rarely use sun screen. I get very very tan during summer. I never get burnt. Im no Cherokee but my skin is sun resistant. My family is tanned family. If it gets worse, I'll apply. I don't know when I'll learn. I guess im stubborn. Even if you aren't getting sunburnt you can still be damaging your skin. Quote
Tim S. Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 I grew up fishing 200+ days a year(tournaments with my dad) and then framed houses for 6 years after high school. During that time, I never wore any sun protection. I'm as white as can be, but I was once mistaken for a black man by a black woman due to all the sun I had gotten that summer, lol! That being said, I have worn SPF 30 or higher for the last 9-10 years and wish I had worn it all along. I now have a couple of spots on my left forearm that I'm going to get checked out next week. Remember this-EVERY DISEASE HAS A THRESHOLD. And EVERY time you are exposed to a trigger(the sun is the trigger in this case), you have brought yourself closer to that threshold. And you never gain ground with skin damage, only lose it. Once you cross that threshold, the disease becomes active. There is no 'do-over'. This was graphically demonstrated to me about 10 yrs. ago, when a friend I attended church with was diagnosed with cancer throughout his body. It originated as a melanoma, according to his doctor. John Jones died at 32 years old and left behind 2 little girls and a wife. So please, wear your sun protection anytime you go out, even for a short time. Quote
JellyMan Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 I'm a hypocrite... I went out a couple days ago and was hotter than sin. I haven't gotten a body tan in YEARS so I decided to take the shirt off for the day for some color and Vitamin D. I'm not gonna lie, it felt fantastic and I finally got some color back. Quote
livetofish28 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 I'm 17 and have now started fishing in long sleeve shirts and wear a sun buff and love it. It keeps me so much cooler than without it and now I dont see myself fishing without it. I figure its better to start now rather than have problems later. tight lines Andrew Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted August 6, 2014 Super User Posted August 6, 2014 I've always preferred a hat with a neck flap over a buff but I honestly don't wear ethier as often as I should.... Quote
Super User senile1 Posted August 6, 2014 Super User Posted August 6, 2014 Preach on, brother Sam! Quote
livetofish28 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 I've always preferred a hat with a neck flap over a buff but I honestly don't wear ethier as often as I should.... The buff covers your full face though while the neck flap only covers your neck tight lines Andrew Quote
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