Best Long Sleeve Fishing Shirts? 2024
new2BC4bass reply :
After reading the post below, and having just come back from Florida, I have decided to try wearing a long sleeve fishing shirt. But which one? BassPro has something like 15 different L.S. shirts. Haven't checked out Cabela's yet I read a few reviews Weren't any on the Columbia Airgill Lite which is a bit expensive, but reads like a decent one to try. How about the Bahama, Tamiami or Bonehead? Heck they even have a Super Bonehead Classic. Figured the "Super Bonehead" fit me to a tee. 
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Did a little searching on Google, but fishing shirt reviews seem to be rather sparse...except for sites like BassPro.
What shirts do you guys recommend, and what features do you like about them? Wrinkle free? Fit? Pockets? Air flow? Light? Cool? Etc. Thanks.
Oh yeah, I assume a regular shirt is going to be more popular than a long sleeve T-shirt for a couple reasons. Am I assuming correctly?
EDIT: On a side note, I'd like a hat with a full brim to protect my ears and neck (along with the usual nose protection of a bill cap). The "World's Best Fishing Hat" is no longer being offered. 
Wayne P. reply :
Columbia has the shirt and the hat. I wear the SPF 30 long sleeve shirts and have most of the colors.
I also wear either the full brim hat or the bill hat with neck flap.
Wayne P. reply :
Those shirts help you catch big bass too:
Ima Bass Ninja reply :
Same set up I use. Columbia shirt with Columbia full brimmed hat.
flippin and pitchin reply :
For shirts it's Columbia SPF for me. Under Armour heat gear is pretty nice too. I have the same hat too. Very stylish. If you get a buff be sure and pull it down befor you go in the minit mart.
NCLifetimer reply :
another vote for columbia, check the omni-freeze if they have it in long sleeve, i have one in short sleeve and its ultra cool. So is the Tamiami, i have a white one in short sleeve and it keeps me very cool, and is comfortable. i highly recommend columiba PFG stuff, its worth the price.
tomustang reply :
On 5/12/2012 at 9:45 AM, new2BC4bass said:After reading the post below, and having just come back from flordia,
You come back and I just left to Erie heh
new2BC4bass reply :
On 5/12/2012 at 1:40 PM, Tom D. said:You come back and I just left to Erie heh
Good luck with your fishing!
RoLo reply :
I used to be under the impression that cotton is the best material for perspiration,
but living in Florida has changed my mind. Cotton is hydroscopic (it absorbs moisture),
and once cotton is wet, cotton stays wet.
Synthetic materials like polyester and nylon are hydrophobic (they don't absorb moisture).
This is good because it keeps water vapor in suspension which may then be expelled by ventilated apparel.
In hot weather, a non-ventilated synthetic garment would trap moisture and become clammy,
However, long-sleeve sunshirts of synthetic-fiber are strategically ventilated to transport moisture away from the body.
Good sunshirts generally include a mesh-lining of synthetic fabric to storehouse moisture.
Depending on the shirt's design, ventilation flaps may be found along the flanks, the shoulders and the cape across the back.
To be sure, cotton is soft and comfortable when dry, but synthetic fibers (polymers) are stronger and lighter than cotton
and unlike cotton they repel dirt and are wrinkle-free. Polyester makes an excellent sunshirt but given a choice
I'd go with nylon. Nylon is even stronger and lighter than polyester and unlike polyester it has a little stretch,
which is a nice feature when you're wrapped around the rail lipping a bass.
If you're set on a Columbia shirt, which is an excellent choice, you might look at their "Silver Ridge" model.
Roger
new2BC4bass reply :
On 5/12/2012 at 10:01 AM, Wayne P. said:Those shirts help you catch big bass too:
Well, I want your shirt.
I haven't check out hats yet.
I was on the Columbia site, but didn't notice any real descriptions on the differences between their shirts. Was hoping you guys could provide some.
new2BC4bass reply :
Thanks, Roger, but I wish you hadn't changed to the microscope needed font size for the last part of your post. Never did have good eyes, and they aren't getting better with age.
Plus cataracts don't help them either.
RoLo reply :
On 5/12/2012 at 2:10 PM, new2BC4bass said:Thanks, Roger, but I wish you hadn't changed to the microscope needed font size for the last part of your post. Never did have good eyes, and they aren't getting better with age.
Plus cataracts don't help them either.
Sorry.
That should be better
SirSnookalot reply :
I don't often wear any synthetic material unless the temperature is moderate, they are too hot. I prefer cotton.
00 mod reply :
I have many Columbia shirts, and just recently my wife bought me a Under Armour fishing shirt. Man is that thing nice. Will I switch all of my Columbia $40 shirts to Under Armour $80 shirts, no, but it is nice!
Jeff
RoLo reply :
On 5/12/2012 at 8:45 PM, 00 mod said:I have many Columbia shirts, and just recently my wife bought me a Under Armour fishing shirt. Man is that thing nice. Will I switch all of my Columbia $40 shirts to Under Armour $80 shirts, no, but it is nice!
Jeff
Jeff, a good Columbia shirt today averages about $55 but you can pay over $100 depending on the line.
Under Armour definitely makes great apparel, especially for hiking, skiing & hunting. But they seem to place
less emphasis on UV protection. Most of their garments don't have a turn up SPF-rated collar to protect the neck,
and a lot of their stuff has no collar at all.
Hey Sir Snook,
You're as bad as me...don't you ever sleep?
I'm going fishing today, so after this post comes the Dennis Miller exit...."And I'm outta here!" 
Roger
rabidsquirrel reply :
Columbia, Columbia, Columbia... +1 here. Great products. I wear their long sleeve stuff, shorts, and wide brimmed hats. They keep me cool and comfy here in hot and humid Tampa.
Can't go wrong with their stuff.
Oh yeah, if you smoke, be careful with their materials. Ash will melt through it relatively quickly, but you won't go up in flames or anything. I occasionally smoke cigars while I fish - which is almost like saying that I occasionally breath air while I fish. I have been known to ash a shirt occasionally, but the holes are usually tiny if you do it by accident.
00 mod reply :
Rolo,
This is the exact one I got, pink and all, and it says it has UPF sun protection??? I have only had it on once and I was just adding it was nice!
http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens-flats-guide-ii-longsleeve/pid1004211
I understand you can pay more for the shirts, but I buy all of mine on sale for $30-50.
And as to rabidsquirrel, watch out for blood stains as well. They only sometimes come out all the way!!!!
Jeff
SirSnookalot reply :
Pink?
00 mod reply :
Takes a real man to wear pink........or one that doesn't want to hurt his wife's feelings! LOL
Jeff
SirSnookalot reply :
My wife bought me an obnoxious colored Columbia shirt, I would call it "Bright Coral", what the hell was she thinking of. I't's been hanging in the closet for 3 years, unworn.
I just bought a few long sleeved T's from Penn, these are super light weight, cool and comfortable. My Guy Harvey's are heavier, good for cooler weather.
Fishes in trees reply :
I think that the Columbia shirts are good - I've got a couple of them. I like the Cabelas Guide Wear shirts better. What bugs me about fishing shirts is that it is difficult to find shirts and shorts that match. I like the suit look, and Cabelas only offers shirts & shorts that match in a couple of colors. Columbia or BPS doesn't offer shirts and shorts that match at all.
new2BC4bass reply :
Thanks for the input, guys. Haven't been on line for awhile or I'd have posted back sooner. I am going to look into all products you have suggested. Thanks again.
Gotfishyfingers? reply :
If your on a budget, wal-mart sells a brand called banyon bay. They are not bad shirts for the price.
Wayne P. reply :
Sam's Club gets a shipment of Natural Gear occasionally that has similar qualities of the Columbia shirts. The material is a little thicker though, but they have the SPF label.
I like the magnetic pocket closure and the extra zipper pocket they have better than the Columbia Velcro pockets.
For the upper 90's to 100+ degrees, I prefer the Columbia.
Traveler2586 reply :
On 5/12/2012 at 10:59 PM, 00 mod said:Takes a real man to wear pink........or one that doesn't want to hurt his wife's feelings! LOL
Jeff
LOL,,, X2
Traveler2586 reply :
On 5/13/2012 at 12:04 AM, SirSnookalot said:My wife bought me an obnoxious colored Columbia shirt, I would call it "Bright Coral", what the hell was she thinking of. I't's been hanging in the closet for 3 years, unworn.
What size and style is it? I might be interested for 50% off on a three year old shirt.
fxdwgkd reply :
I just recently returned from KY Lake. I got a little burnt on Sunday and Monday went out and got this shirt. I really like the shirt. When you sweat the breeze lifts the moisture and cools you. I was pleasantly suprised at how well the shirt worked at keeping me cool. They do run small and are a compression type shirt. I bought a 2xl and it fits loose, which is hte way I want it to fit.
Big-O reply :
Most all of my shirts are Magellan brand and are relatively inexpensive avg. $25 and hold up well to my use and conditions. I wore about 6 of them full time for a season and was more than impressed so now I have 20 or more. The Lake Fork model cottons are the ones I wear and are spf 20. They make nylon that is spf 50... haven't tried those as of yet.
www.ragetail.com
Fishing Cowgirl reply :
If you have a Bealls outlet nearby, that is a great place to get men's Columbia fishing shirts at a discount. I rarelt see women's Columbia shirts at the outlet, but I have worn the Men's if it is a small or medium size.
Ditto on the floppy hat with brim or the shade hat with neck flap and sun buff. I wear the gloves too.
My husband likes the Columbia or World Wide Sportsman. He wears them to work until they get a stain I can't get out, then they become a fishing only shirt.
Traveler2586 reply :
On 5/15/2012 at 12:19 AM, Big-O said:Most all of my shirts are Magellan brand and are relatively inexpensive avg. $25 and hold up well to my use and conditions. I wore about 6 of them full time for a season and was more than impressed so now I have 20 or more. The Lake Fork model cottons are the ones I wear and are spf 20. They make nylon that is spf 50... haven't tried those as of yet.
www.ragetail.com
Where do you find them Big O? Same question for your camo shorts; I think they're digital camo aren't they?
WookieeJedi reply :
The main problem I have with fishing shirts is the sleeve length. I wear a 38" sleeve, so if anyone knows which brand will fit me, it would be appreciated.
Traveler2586 reply :
On 5/12/2012 at 10:42 PM, 00 mod said:Rolo,
This is the exact one I got, pink and all, and it says it has UPF sun protection??? I have only had it on once and I was just adding it was nice!
http://www.underarmo...eeve/pid1004211
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Jeff
Shows just how much I know,,, I thought they only made the Cold Gear stuff. I was hoping that it would contour my body like the catalog show,, but no luck
Big-O reply :
On 5/15/2012 at 2:04 AM, Traveler2586 said:Where do you find them Big O? Same question for your camo shorts; I think they're digital camo aren't they?
Shirts online at Academy... Shorts (not sure of patterns but not digital) are at Wally world where Bigguns shop 
www.ragetail.com
Traveler2586 reply :
On 5/15/2012 at 5:43 AM, Big-O said:Shirts online at Academy... Shorts (not sure of patterns but not digital) are at Wally world where Bigguns shop
www.ragetail.com
LOL, I thought I recognized those shorts while walking through wally World the other day, that's why I asked. 
I was looking for "The Monkey"
WOW, I just went to Academy S+O (don't want to advertise here) and found the shirt. Thanks for the tip!!!
A good looking shirt for only $19.99.
The description reads:
"Be prepared for your next fishing trip with the Magellan Sportswear® Men's Laguna Madre Fishing Shirt. The fishing shirt features pockets with drain holes and a waterproof pouch (that's in case you fall in). The vented cape back helps keep you cool, and the shirt has UPF 50+ protection to shield you from the sun's harmful rays. Rod loop. Button-down style."
Steve, you just made a big fan of me.
SirSnookalot reply :
Has anyone ever used that rod loop?
00 mod reply :
What rod loop? LOL
Jeff
Rangerphil reply :
I have a few Columbia PFG and love them. My wife bought me a under armour one this spring and I love it! It not only keeps you cool but somehow it keeps me warm on cool mornings. I do not know about SPF rating I know it has one but they are worth checking out! Also, she bought it at a outlet store so it was relatively inexpensive something like 35 dollars.
Traveler2586 reply :
On 5/15/2012 at 1:21 PM, SirSnookalot said:Has anyone ever used that rod loop?
Ya, it's great for holding my glasses,,, or my clippers that I have on a pull cord.
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