dsqui Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 I see allot of talk about rain gear but not so much about sun protection. I got my first case of sun poisoning this week end and am looking to invest in some good sun shorts and am wondering what everyone would suggest. I'm very warm blooded I get hot so I need something light and breathable I've got one gander special fishing short in short sleeve that I like just wondering how the long sleeves are like the Columbia pfg shirts. Or is there something better out there Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 1, 2017 Super User Posted June 1, 2017 Quality Sun protection is a solid plan. I use Columbia, HUK, Simms & Buff gear. It's all good when worn & fit properly. Skin Cancer is no joke. btw - "Sun Shorts" seem mostly unproductive. Go with full length fishing pants. A-Jay 7 Quote
Super User NHBull Posted June 1, 2017 Super User Posted June 1, 2017 Columbia pfg, patagonia ( expensive), free fly and northface are in my closet and many are long-sleeved and or hooded. It has taken 35 yrs to take the sun seriously Quote
jbw252 Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 Research "UPF clothing" for lots of information. Most of it is expensive, but worth avoiding skin cancer. I've already had skin cancer & now currently utilize Simms, Columbia PFG, Buff, & Coolibar clothing. Quote
Lendiesel22 Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 The sun flat takes it out of you as well. Enjoy the nice morning with some light protection and then cover up. Neck buff, pfg shirt, glacier gloves, huk pants. BC I have not fully learned my lesson. I notice that I am fresher and more alert when I wear my gear. My stuff isnt super expensive and keeps me right. Quote
TxHawgs Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 I take it u meant shirts not shorts as shorts wouldn't offer much protection. I came from PA to TX and hate the hot weather and the sun is brutal down here. I own the name brand stuff mentioned by the other members above. I just ordered one of the Aftco ninja shirts but haven't received it yet. I ordered it because the buffs always leave the back of my neck exposed. The Huk buff I have I don't like, as I mentioned it climbs up leaving my neck exposed in the back and fogs my glasses. Hoping the Aftco shirt eliminates that. Quote
CenCal fisher Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 For shirts I wear this. It's UPF 50 and it was on sale for about $15 when i picked some up https://www.rei.com/product/863047/rei-co-op-sahara-long-sleeve-t-shirt-mens it feels warmer than short sleeves when I'm indoors but when the sun is on me I feel cooler with it on. If it's really hot just wet the shirt and the evaporation will cool you off Quote
Super User NHBull Posted June 1, 2017 Super User Posted June 1, 2017 On a side note.....the big difference in price with garments rated 15 through 50 is the feel. Most inexpensive shirts feel like you are wearing a plastic bag. Single layer shirts require a breeze to cool you down, where as the most lined shirts creat an airspace that keeps you cooler When the breeze isn't blowing 2 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted June 1, 2017 Global Moderator Posted June 1, 2017 I have a few Huk shirts and absolutely love them! They are very comfortable, not restricting, and keep you cool. They have pants and shorts ( I haven't used). They also have a hooded shirt made for warm weather, which would eliminate the exposed neck some have referred to. 1 Quote
RichF Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 Under Armour Coolswitch (formerly Isochill) long sleeve shirts are my go to. Mesh panels in the right places and the cooling fabric is pretty legit. Simms sungaiters are awesome because they are scalloped. They fit the neck perfectly and won't ride up like the straight tube shaped ones. Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted June 2, 2017 Super User Posted June 2, 2017 I choose to fish in the morning and again in the evening... I work indoors during the heat of the day. This seems to be a more comfortable arrangement for both the bass and myself. oe Quote
TxHawgs Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 2 hours ago, RichF said: Under Armour Coolswitch (formerly Isochill) long sleeve shirts are my go to. Mesh panels in the right places and the cooling fabric is pretty legit. Simms sungaiters are awesome because they are scalloped. They fit the neck perfectly and won't ride up like the straight tube shaped ones. How r the Simms buffs for breathing? I know they have holes in them so r they pretty non restricting when breathing and do they fog glasses? Thanks Quote
RichF Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 50 minutes ago, TxHawgs said: How r the Simms buffs for breathing? I know they have holes in them so r they pretty non restricting when breathing and do they fog glasses? Thanks They're better than any others I've used but they'll still fog your glasses if you have it up over your nose. That's pretty unavoidable though no matter what buff you have on. I always wear mine all the way up with only my nose exposed. I just put suncreen on it and my cheeks for extra protection. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted June 2, 2017 Super User Posted June 2, 2017 It's an investment, but what's a few hundred dollars to prevent skin cancer with a few shirts, gloves, and buffs? Wear them religiously. The long sleeve stuff (Huk, UA, Columbia, etc) is not hot in the sun. Some of them even are designed to cool you the more you sweat. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted June 2, 2017 Super User Posted June 2, 2017 I don't like buffs, mainly because I don't know how to fish without a cigar hanging out of my mouth. So, I wear Columbia PFG hoodies. Not terribly expensive and fairly comfortable even on the hottest days. I fish right on through midday in August with these without any problems. https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Sportswear-Terminal-Tackle-Hoodie/dp/B00H4OR9TU Quote
blckshirt98 Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 For pants I have a pair of Columbia convertible pants though I never actually convert them from pants to shorts. The polyester quick-dry material most sun pants are made out of doesn't insulate very well so your legs should never really feel hot, even if you're wearing long pants in 100 degree heat. If anything by keeping the direct sun off your legs they'll keep them cooler. You might also want to check Sierra Trading Post (or sign up for their email flyers) for sun pants that won't cost an arm and a leg. I've gotten a couple of no-name brand sun pants from there and they function fine. Quote
boudroux Posted June 3, 2017 Posted June 3, 2017 I spent all of June, July, August in the desert last year on the water, every day pretty much all day and wore these plus a neck gater. Super cheap, spf and really made a difference. https://m.epicsports.com/Soccer/p/7693/index.html Quote
TxHawgs Posted June 3, 2017 Posted June 3, 2017 Got my Aftco ninja shirt the other day in my TW memorial day sale box. And I love it, it's gonna become my go to shirt here during the hot TX summers. Very silky soft light material, can breathe very easily without fogging glasses and I love the coverage u get from the gaiter hood combo. Will pick up another one next time they are on sale. Next purchase will be the Simms lightweight pants. I bought the 31 dollar Columbia gloves and hated them, exchanged them for the Glacier gloves and they are great for 17 bucks. Want to try the Simms guide gloves or the regular ones if anyone owns them and can comment on them I would appreciate it. I also have the Columbia camo boonie hat, but don't wear it. Yea it offers coverage on the back which a baseball cap doesn't but the brim isn't long enough on the front for keeping the sun out of your eyes like a baseball cap does. Hope this helps cuz the stuffs not cheap but needed if u fish in hot climates. Quote
CybrSlydr Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 Might be a silly question, but why not just wear whatever you want and goop up with sunblock? That's what my brother and I do - and sunblock is quite a bit cheaper than a new wardrobe for fishing. Quote
dsqui Posted June 4, 2017 Author Posted June 4, 2017 7 hours ago, TxHawgs said: Got my Aftco ninja shirt the other day in my TW memorial day sale box. And I love it, it's gonna become my go to shirt here during the hot TX summers. Very silky soft light material, can breathe very easily without fogging glasses and I love the coverage u get from the gaiter hood combo. Will pick up another one next time they are on sale. Next purchase will be the Simms lightweight pants. I bought the 31 dollar Columbia gloves and hated them, exchanged them for the Glacier gloves and they are great for 17 bucks. Want to try the Simms guide gloves or the regular ones if anyone owns them and can comment on them I would appreciate it. I also have the Columbia camo boonie hat, but don't wear it. Yea it offers coverage on the back which a baseball cap doesn't but the brim isn't long enough on the front for keeping the sun out of your eyes like a baseball cap does. Hope this helps cuz the stuffs not cheap but needed if u fish in hot climates. I have the fish monkey stubby gloves and love them here's the link https://fishmonkeygloves.com/product/stubby-guide-glove/ Quote
blckshirt98 Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 1 hour ago, CybrSlydr said: Might be a silly question, but why not just wear whatever you want and goop up with sunblock? That's what my brother and I do - and sunblock is quite a bit cheaper than a new wardrobe for fishing. You need to re-apply sunblock every couple of hours! Also an added benefit of wearing clothing to keep the sun out is it also keeps the freaking mosquitos off of you. Nothing annoys me more than mosquitos while fishing, or waking up the next morning to itchy bites. Also found the link I was looking for I think it was posted on this site by someone a while back. Interesting all-in-one sun protection upper, that stays cool with the vented sleeves. https://gillz-gear.com/ 1 Quote
Skunked again Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 The CG long sleeve shirts from Target (duo-dry) are nice. Even nicer when you catch them on sale in the fall. Like others have said, keep the sun off of you and feel cooler. Dip either the shirt or buff in the water, and go for a quick ride! Just got some buffs from SA company. Used the five for fifteen deal. Need to get some sun gloves next. Quote
TxHawgs Posted June 5, 2017 Posted June 5, 2017 On 6/3/2017 at 9:21 PM, dsqui said: I have the fish monkey stubby gloves and love them here's the link https://fishmonkeygloves.com/product/stubby-guide-glove/ Those look awesome, definitely ordering a pair. Thanks for the link! Quote
dsqui Posted June 5, 2017 Author Posted June 5, 2017 59 minutes ago, TxHawgs said: Those look awesome, definitely ordering a pair. Thanks for the link! Yw like I said I love mine and the sticky part one the gloves is awesome Quote
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