Do you care what you look like when your out fishing?

[jbmaine]

Hi all, To my wife and I fishing is the one " thing" we do all during the warm weather months. Every else takes a back seat. However my wife is sensitive to the sun and always lathers on the sun screen. One day she forgot and paid for it for a week. To help her out I bought her a very wide brimmed hat. It does a good job keeping the sun off her face but she feels self conscious wearing it. She thinks it makes her feel "dorky". I keep telling her the only thing that matters is we're out fishing and it doesn't matter what we look like, but she still feels funny wearing it. So I told her I'd ask your opinion. So let me ask, Do you care what you look like when you're out fishing?

Thanks

JB

[Steven Ladner]

Not really if it's not a tourney. Unless I plan on impressing some of the female sows that I'm catching, then it doesn't matter. If I get worried about what to wear when fishing, the "boss" might get a little concerned

[SammyLee]

I dress for the fish (no white shirts) and for the weather.  I wear an old canvas hat that looks like crap but does a good job of protecting my head and face.

Of course, I am looking to get "hooked up" but not in a way that would make my wife mad!

[fishinfiend]

I make sure that I am as comfortable as possible.

[Fishing Rhino]

Yes, I do worry about what I look like, but only when it's important to the fish.

[cabullwinkle]

I don't think function is dorky.  I would rather wear a big hat than a sunburn that makes you look like a lobster.   8-)

[mrlitetackle]

NO!!!! i don't care at all....  

and if you have seen any of my posts that have me and fish in the pic.... you will understand

its fishing, get dirty.... who cares.....

[DINK WHISPERER]

I do to a certain extent i guess! i have a certain outfit that i really like and is comfortable too. That's why you will always see the same shirt in all my pics! We always stop for breakfast then dinner so i don't want to look like a complete scrub!

[Justin0530]

I try to be presentable to everyone else on the lake but i dont coordinate outfits or anything just try to be clean and not scummy.....my wife however needs to look cute in her bikini when we're on the boat so she can lay in the back and get a tan

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Absolutely, good gear is a necessity to put in the hours and the good gear is usually decent looking.

Colors don't matter as long as their natural,......or black.

For a brief do's and dont's, watch the beginning of this video from '06 8-) ;D

http://lowbudgethookers.com/fall.wmv

[Mottfia]

For awhile I didn't care but things have taken a change. My main concern is without a doubt comfort. If it is hot I have no problem with shedding the shirt..but I'm going to have some awesome looking swim trunks up under it. Hey its summer! You never know when that next hottie will pull up on her seadew thinking that you are the Brad Pitt of fishing. I take no chances  8-)

Mottfia

[CSB]

Doesnt matter to me in the least. Its fishing, not a fashion show. Its not like there are people on shore with binoculars that spend their days searching for people who wear wide brim hats.

[Wayne P.]

NO

[GonzoFishing]

Call me crazy but I'd rather look "dorky" than to roast in the Florida sun! Skin cancer is serious stuff you shouldnt mess with.

[Bassn Blvd]

It doesn't matter what you look like as long as you're comfortable.

Except for this

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing-forum/Attachments/2_025.jpg

[roadwarrior]

Absolutely, good gear is a necessity to put in the hours and the good gear is usually decent looking.

Colors don't matter as long as their natural,......or black.

For a brief do's and dont's, watch the beginning of this video from '06 8-) ;D

http://lowbudgethookers.com/fall.wmv

LOOK SHARP, BE SHARP

Yes, I care A LOT.

Fresh shave, starched shirt, pressed pants and polished boots...

and the right hat.

8-)

[Hammer 4]

Weather permiting..I'm in a T shirt and shorts..and yes I do shower and shave before I go fishin.. ;D

[wagn]

It matters to me somewhat. Mostly because I like to take pictures when I'm fishing. If I catch a lunker that pic may end up on the wall of my living room. I want to look at least presentable.

Usually I'm just wearing jeans, a nice baseball cap, and if it's cool enough my Low Budget Hookers Sweatshirt

[Long Mike]

I do not fish tournaments.  I have no sponsors.  I'm sixty-two, so I'm invisible to the honeys.  Do I care what I look like?  Ask anyone who has fished with me.  As long as my teeth are clean and my undershorts have no nicotine stains I'm good to go.  

[burleytog]

I don't care what I look like when I'm not fishing, much less fishing.

Then again, not everyone is a sexy beast like myself.

[Muddy]

No, I don't care at all. Gear has nothing to do with fishing, usually T shirt and shorts and my good luck Dodger Hat, I got from my Dad.

If it's nice enough I loose the shirt so it's easier for the bugs to feast on me

[Tim Ford]

I agree with LBH.  I use good gear, and that includes good fishing attire (Columbia, The North Face, World Wide Sportsman, etc.).  When you wear clothes that are designed for fishing, you are comfortable, the clothes are functional, versatile, and these brands also include UV protection in their material.  

Plus, I like to stop at the marina and get lunch or often stop at a restaurant on my way home from a long day of fishing.  

So I guess the answer to your question is yes and no.  No, I don't "care what I look like."  But like LBH said, usually when you buy nice gear you look nice.

[Dad_Golf_Fish]

I always try to wear brown and green. With my size, it's perfect tree looking camo.

[bigfish88]

I make sure that I am as comfortable as possible.

yes sir, not matter how stupid i look as long im comfortable.

[Troutfisher]

I don't care what I look like when I'm not fishing, much less fishing.

Then again, not everyone is a sexy beast like myself.

I feel your pain, it's the same with me.