Don't Make The Same Mistake I Did This Week.

[the reel ess]

If you follow me on social media you know I frequently talk about how important it is to wear good glasses for both polarization

and more importantly, eye protection. I never leave home without a pair of Wiley X glasses on my face.

 

Something that is also extrememly important is sunscreen.

 

I took the kids fishing this week and decided to take my shirt off but didnt put sunscreen on.

 

Needless to say, I got really sunburned. Besides that pesky skin cancer chance, there are other issues related to sunburn.

 

Starting yesterday I began dealing with what is commonly called "Hell's Itch" seriously Google it.

 

My back and chest itch like nothing I have never felt in my life. It is my skin trying to heal itself but in the meantime it feels like

10,000 needle pokes that only stop for a little bit at a time.

 

All of it could have been avoided if I would have taken the 20 seconds required to apply sunscreen.

 

So with that being said, don't be dumb and lazy like I was this week. Put on the dang sunscreen.

 

I can promise you, you do not ever want to have to deal with Hell's Itch.

 

Plus it would suck to lose a BassResource member to skin cancer because they were to lazy to apply sunscreen.

I went shirtless a lot when I was younger. So far, I've had 4 suspect spots cut off. No cancer yet. But if you have a bad feeling about any moles or spots, don't hesitate to see a dermatologist. My family doctor didn't think any of these warranted attention, but the dermatologist did. And some that she thought were suspect were not the ugliest ones.

 

Nowadays I wear the long sleeve fishing shirt, a wide brimmed had and sunscreen on everything not covered by cloth, including ears, face and nose.

[the reel ess]

And remember, SPF 50 is good for 150 minutes, not all day. Kayakers, don't just spray your knees. Get the insides of your legs, ankles and feet because that's how you'll sit.

[MN_Bassin]

And remember, SPF 50 is good for 150 minutes, not all day. Kayakers, don't just spray your knees. Get the insides of your legs, ankles and feet because that's how you'll sit.

This... This is the truth... My legs once looked like Neapolitan ice cream. Knees down was tan, lower thighs were strawberry, and the rest of my thighs were vanilla!

[jaysen]

you are all a bunch of chickens... scared of a big yellow ball  .

 

seriously though I too am a fishing ninja and ppl give me weird looks. I am fully covered with uv buff and all. I did use sun block on my face ( especially my nose) but found even if you reapply frequently, on bad days I still burned. I now paint my face white with zinc oxide. because it stays on and is white I know I am covered.

[Catch 22]

In a drug store recently ,a family came in with a young boy about 12 yrs.He had no shirt on because of several blisters  raised up the size of  grapes  frorm to much sun. I cringed because I had the same about his age. Back then sunblock was  a tee shirt and ball cap.

 

I hate  the use of sunblock but more and more I yield to it. A wide straw  hat and long sleeves work good for me.

[WRB]

Pesky skin cancer? Skin cancer can kill you!

Tom

[dam0007]

If you follow me on social media you know I frequently talk about how important it is to wear good glasses for both polarization

and more importantly, eye protection. I never leave home without a pair of Wiley X glasses on my face.

Something that is also extrememly important is sunscreen.

I took the kids fishing this week and decided to take my shirt off but didnt put sunscreen on.

Needless to say, I got really sunburned. Besides that pesky skin cancer chance, there are other issues related to sunburn.

Starting yesterday I began dealing with what is commonly called "Hell's Itch" seriously Google it.

My back and chest itch like nothing I have never felt in my life. It is my skin trying to heal itself but in the meantime it feels like

10,000 needle pokes that only stop for a little bit at a time.

All of it could have been avoided if I would have taken the 20 seconds required to apply sunscreen.

So with that being said, don't be dumb and lazy like I was this week. Put on the dang sunscreen.

I can promise you, you do not ever want to have to deal with Hell's Itch.

Plus it would suck to lose a BassResource member to skin cancer because they were to lazy to apply sunscreen.

and I get my balls busted for dressing like its winter time lol. I hate sunscreen. I wear long sleeves a hood a buff a hat pants and glasses. In the chance I do wear shorts or forget gloves or something I use the spray on stuff. Once you get that oil on your hands I'm sure it gets on the baits when you rig and it could turn the bass away..

[bigbill]

Thanks for the reminder. Sometimes we rush to fish and forget the important stuff, sun tan lotion. A loose fitting shirt. A good that.

I look funny with my nam jungle hat. My kids laugh.

You mention skin cancer here I had enough of cancer the past two years it's in remission and the number is zero "0" when they just checked it.

It's prostate cancer awareness month get it checked. Please, a simple blood test could save your life.

[bassr95]

Just another reason to fish at night!

[kadas]

My skin doctor is an advocate of sun block clothing--she told me the whole deal--neck buff--gloves--sun shirts--said if you put these things on you do not have to worry about forgetting to keep applying sun block--I for one use the clothing--do not like putting sunscreen on if I do remember to do it!! LOL---I am getting older and thought some of the spots I have on my arms and back of my hands were 'old age" spots--she said nope--they are from the sun and it is not good! Decided to start using the clothing!!

[starcraft1]

I started investing in Simms Sungear and gloves to avoid that whole sunburn issue.  Being covered up may not be the most comfortable thing in 100 degree weather, but when I get home I don't have that same red color as my crankbait.  Sorry about the sunburn.  Witch Hazel and lotion help though. 

I've went the same road and I've found I'm cooler than I was before. I use the spf 50 shirt and gloves and now going for the neck/face gear. A little on the pricey side ($40 ea. shirt) but well worth the $$$

Try hydrocortisone for the sunburn itch, it helped me.

[WRB]

The general bass fishing community has embraced SPF coverup clothing and that has surprised me.

Ball caps were the only hats worn by bass anglers a few years ago, today wide brim sun shade hats are more common.

Cabelas guide wear makes very good sun protection clothing at a reasonable price point, check it out.

Skin cancer is most common on your face and hands because we expose those areas nearly everyday we are outdoors, driving or whatever, it's not just out fishing. Sunscreen is important along with sun protection clothing. 30 minutes of sun exposure isn't harmful, it's a few hours when the sun is overhead that causes major skin damage.

Tom

[flyfisher]

If you get burned again get some of this stuff:

 

http://www.luckyvitamin.com/m-691-solar-recover?gclid=CJLnm92SwMcCFYwYHwod7qEOvA

 

I don't burn very often but i have family that does and every single one of us that has used this never peel or itch if you spray it on you pretty often after you get burned. 

[blckshirt98]

Sun exposure is one thing I don't mess around with when I'm fishing or outdoors in general.  I always apply 50 SPF sunscreen and reapply if my skin even starts to feel remotely warm or like it's starting to burn.  I use a boonie hat with a 360 degree brim, and a gaitor to cover my neck/ears.  I always wear fishing pants, and cover my arms/hands in sunscreen too,

 

I got bad sunburn in Hawaii once after spending some time in the water.  Scalp sunburn is the worst because when it peels/itches/flakes it looks like you have the worst case of dandruff.  That same sunburn I was in a restaurant and had to conjure up every bit of self-discipline to not take a dinner fork and start scratching my back right there at the table.

[powerduster]

I hate putting on sunscreen. The only area I put on religiously when I'm out is my face. I got prescription maui jims sunglasses and a hat and sometimes a face cover for extra protection. Long sleeves like colombia and other fishing specific shirts with high spf ratings for the rest. When I'm wearing everything, I look like one of them florida fishing guides you see photos of in saltwater fishing magazines. I don't wear all that when bass fishing where shade is readily available, but when I'm at the beach or fishing on the boat.