Super User fishballer06 Posted May 1, 2016 Super User Posted May 1, 2016 I do. Helps prevent sun and wind burn. 1
HeavyTwenty Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 I feel out of place when two bros troll up next to me in a jon boat wearing no shirts. But I hate sunblock lotion. I think the long sleeve shirt actually makes me feel cooler since the sun isn't burning my skin. 1
RyneB Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 I was never a believer, but one time I was on the Mississippi River when it was high, the mosquitos and gnats were so bad. Flying into my ears, mouth, nose. My non boater had an extra one that I could wear. It saved the day. I rarely put mine around my face, unless I feel like my lips are getting burned. I do like to keep it around my neck though. I know I probably look like a idiot
Afishionado Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 I always wear a buff, long pants, and long sleeves.. Florida is the skin cancer capital of the US .. My dad and my uncles get skin cancers cut off them twice a year every year so it runs in the family.. The buff is great especially for covering your ears and nose.. 85% of skin cancer occurs from the neck up so the buff really helps with that.. 2
PAGreg Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 The buff keeps me way cooler than sunscreen. No pics, but I use the Columbia zero freeze buff and just started using a Cabelas Guidewear buff. I like the Guidewear buff because it has a mesh opening around the mouth. It allows me to pull the buff over the tip of my nose without fogging up my glasses. 1
boostr Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 Yep, I even wear one to work when it's cold out. Yes, and I look like Alex from The Division... On 4/30/2016 at 3:45 PM, mojojojo said: I dont. I think they are the stupidest trend in fishing right now. I guarantee you that almost all guys who wear them only do it because they think it looks cool, not because of "skin protection" lol...ya right. Funny how these guys will be out in shorts and short sleeve shirts but have one of these dumb buff things wrapped around their face. If its hot and sunny, I just wear a long sleeve shirt and use a bandana around my neck that I will dip in wear to keep cool. You like rocking the Freddy from Scooby-Doo look... I can dig it, but I prefer the Bass Ninja look myself.
Super User gardnerjigman Posted May 3, 2016 Super User Posted May 3, 2016 On Sunday, May 01, 2016 at 1:56 AM, Bluebasser86 said: Anyone that knows me knows I'm super into the trendy fashion and doing what looks cool I also love ignorant blanket statements. I know several guys who have had to have chunks cut out of them to remove skin cancer (one that missing most of his ear now, which is a great look). I wear contacts and if you do, you know what it's like to get sunblock infused sweat into your eyes during the heat of the summer, nothing like blurry vision for the rest of the day. Getting sunblock into every part of your ears, around your eyes, nose, and mouth, in your hair not covered by a hat, it's almost impossible. Or I could put one of these things on and be covered. That combined with a sun shirt and now a pair of sun gloves, all I have to sunblock is my legs, which are easy to get completely covered with sunblock. I don't dress to impress anyone on the water, anyone that's seen me with my holy sweatpants tucked into my camo Muck boots wearing a dirty hoodie when it's colder outside knows this. Amen brother. 100% with you
Neil McCauley Posted May 3, 2016 Author Posted May 3, 2016 Ordered mine! Still want a FF sonar pattern one tho...
Neil McCauley Posted May 3, 2016 Author Posted May 3, 2016 On 5/1/2016 at 2:56 AM, Bluebasser86 said: I know several guys who have had to have chunks cut out of them to remove skin cancer (one that missing most of his ear now, which is a great look). The above is no joke. I am sometimes the one doing the procedure to remove those chunks, they are very common. Higher incidence than that of all other cancers combined. People underestimate UV damage and think "skin cancer" is just the rare and scary melanoma. But basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are the common ones. Half of Americans who live to 65 will have one, almost always at sun exposed areas of the head, especially tops of ears, cheeks, nose, lips.. they are easy to ignore too long. Even a fellow physician I know didnt recognize one on developing on his face, kept putting cortisone cream on it. The excision ultimately required left a nice 6 cm scar. Once you have a history of heavy sun exposure getting these is almost inevitable. If you fish outdoors a lot you WILL get them, period. So, with buffs, I have just come to realize that for people who spend serious time on the water sunblock isn't enough. Need an actual physical barrier to obstruct UV radiation from your skin. 2
GetBent Posted May 3, 2016 Posted May 3, 2016 I use to be flip flops, shorts, and tshirts. I chose to write a paper on skin cancer for college and after all my research and personal experiences I started wearing long sleeve shirts. Fast forward a few years and a better budget I am covered head to toe. I still add sunblock to my face, ears, and neck. The buff works well for bugs as well. Included is my crappie night trip. I choked on a bug for 5 min and realized I had a buff in my bag. Problem solved. 2
TxHawgs Posted May 3, 2016 Posted May 3, 2016 On Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3:47 PM, NJSalt said: Always. Sungloves as well. What gloves are you wearing in pic, how comfortable r they and how r they holding up? Thanks
TxHawgs Posted May 3, 2016 Posted May 3, 2016 This isn't about a neck gaiter but in regards to sun protection. I just bought a pair of the Columbia Freezer Zero gloves and they are junk. I don't think they would last very long, the fit is horrible and the worst part is the stiff stitching rubbing on both sides of every finger. I'm gonna try the Simms or the Glacier gloves. If anyone has a recommendation on either that would be great.
GetBent Posted May 3, 2016 Posted May 3, 2016 For gloves I would give the gloves by buff a look as well. I really like mine.
Super User Bankbeater Posted May 3, 2016 Super User Posted May 3, 2016 I started wearing one this year. It's in a camo pattern. Hoping the bass won't see me in the clear water.
GetBent Posted May 3, 2016 Posted May 3, 2016 Those are nice gloves jar but I use the lighter series gloves. http://buffusa.com/buff-products/gloves/sport-series-water-2-gloves/light-sage 1
Neil McCauley Posted May 3, 2016 Author Posted May 3, 2016 Got mine today. I like it, but it fogs up my sunglasses like crazy. Seems like no matter how I position it my nose is either crushed or uncovered or my glasses get fogged up. I think I am going to glue one of these inside, and cut a few holes in the bottom. 1
McKinneyLonghorn Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 First time I used one was two weekends ago when fishing the marsh around Delacroix Island, Louisiana. Caught a bunch of redfish and speckled trout, plus two largemouth. Felt I needed to represent Texas while visiting my family in Cajun country. 1
lecisnith Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 17 hours ago, Neil McCauley said: Got mine today. I like it, but it fogs up my sunglasses like crazy. Seems like no matter how I position it my nose is either crushed or uncovered or my glasses get fogged up. I think I am going to glue one of these inside, and cut a few holes in the bottom. Also useful for the sudden outbreak of waterborne bird flu... 1
avidone1 Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 I'm gonna show my age again I suppose, but I don't like this 'buff' business. It looks like something out of professional wrestling. I know it probably serves some useful purpose or other but it seems to me it's more about the look then any practical benefit it may provide. Ok, now please tell me why I'm wrong.
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted May 4, 2016 Global Moderator Posted May 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, avidone1 said: I'm gonna show my age again I suppose, but I don't like this 'buff' business. It looks like something out of professional wrestling. I know it probably serves some useful purpose or other but it seems to me it's more about the look then any practical benefit it may provide. Ok, now please tell me why I'm wrong. It's sun protection. I can cover my whole face/neck/head with one piece of clothing instead of hoping that I get it all covered with sunblock and I know 100% sure if I'm covered or not, unlike sunblock that could have rubbed off or lost it's effectiveness. What are the odds you cover every little piece of your ears, face, neck, scalp not covered by a hat, nose, with sunblock every single time? I know without a doubt that mine is covered, because I can see and feel it. It isn't a good look for me, it's 100% about the practical benefit of protecting myself from UV rays and skin cancer. 2
Super User Jar11591 Posted May 4, 2016 Super User Posted May 4, 2016 I wear them for sun, wind and heat and cold protection. Nothing else. Do I think it looks cool? Not even a little bit. Do I care? Even less than how cool I think it looks. It's practical. That's it. I refuse to slather greasy goopy sunscreen all over my face and neck every couple hours, so instead I cover up completely. And on a hot day, they keep you a lot cooler than not wearing one. I DO NOT sweat under my buff even on the hottest days. 1
Josh_Bovaird Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 I love my buffs, us gingers need to protect our self from the sun. Its our arch nemesis, my hat looks like a sombrero. 1
lecisnith Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 1 hour ago, avidone1 said: I'm gonna show my age again I suppose, but I don't like this 'buff' business. It looks like something out of professional wrestling. I know it probably serves some useful purpose or other but it seems to me it's more about the look then any practical benefit it may provide. Ok, now please tell me why I'm wrong. I believe that I am in the vast majority when I say that I am aware that I look like an idiot when I fish. My stupid-looking HUK blue camo long sleeve shirt and my orange-framed sunglasses, and my buff. But I hate putting on sunscreen and that is the best option for me. I think that walking around with tumors would look even more stupid. 1
Super User buzzed bait Posted May 4, 2016 Super User Posted May 4, 2016 5 hours ago, avidone1 said: I'm gonna show my age again I suppose, but I don't like this 'buff' business. It looks like something out of professional wrestling. I know it probably serves some useful purpose or other but it seems to me it's more about the look then any practical benefit it may provide. Ok, now please tell me why I'm wrong. ever seen pro fisherman Mark Davis' face? it's not exactly a good luck either.... https://www.bassmaster.com/blog/mark-davis-diagnosed-skin-cancer
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