Do you wear a "buff" when fishing? and let's see it if so. 2024

Neil McCauley reply :

After years slathering on 50spf sunblock I think I may get one of these buff thingies. I have a few patterns picked out but let's see what you are running.

Also, anyone ever see a sonar fish finder pattern buff?

Alrab23 reply :

It was a little cold at Bull Shoals a few weeks ago.

Turtle135 reply :

Jar11591 reply :

Dye99 reply :

I do. Ive found that I can fish far more days a week, and longer each day if Im geared for the sun.

Gundog reply :

On 4/28/2016 at 8:09 AM, Dye99 said:

I do. Ive found that I can fish far more days a week, and longer each day if Im geared for the sun.

Dannnnnggg dude, you're armed for bear. What are you fishing for...Sharks????

Chris at Tech reply :

I wear one too. I find it very convenient to roll off the lake and immediately go rob a bank. No wardrobe change needed!

00 mod reply :

Jeff

Dye99 reply :

On 4/28/2016 at 8:15 AM, Gundog said:

Dannnnnggg dude, you're armed for bear. What are you fishing for...Sharks????

Thats not even showing the Glock under the seat and the carbine in the truck son.

In reality, I got the NRS pfd, and it came with that knife...Which is pretty much useless for fishing since its primarily for cutting ropes in an emergency I guess...So it has since been left at home...So now of course since it isn't with me I will end up being the first responder to a trapeze accident Im sure.

A-Jay reply :

A-Jay

Tracker22 reply :

avidone1 reply :

ya, they totally gangsta

CenCal fisher reply :

Perfect timing for this thread, I was just thinking about buying one

Bluebasser86 reply :

I've got a thin blue line skull buff that is my main one right now. I have 3 or 4 in the truck though so I always have one.

SDoolittle reply :

On 4/28/2016 at 12:06 PM, CenCal fisher said:

Perfect timing for this thread, I was just thinking about buying one

Ditto!

Jd_Phillips_Fishin reply :

loudcherokee reply :

I've gotten a couple at my local academy on clearance for $3.75. Magellan brand if I'm not mistaken. I wore one last weekend around my neck. Was great to dip it in the water and put it on to cool off in the 90 degree heat.

stk reply :

I have a few, we got custom ones made for our kayak bass league. Orange side for one club, green side for another.

Choporoz reply :

I'd avoided them in the past because I thought they wouldn't be compatible with cigars....but, @Tracker22 has me rethinking that

Neil McCauley reply :

On 4/28/2016 at 8:09 AM, Dye99 said:

I do. Ive found that I can fish far more days a week, and longer each day if Im geared for the sun.

I like that navigation light/visibility flag. On my to-get list.

WPCfishing reply :

You all look like Spider-Man fans!

CenCal fisher reply :

Sa co has a sale right now where face shields are $5 each shipped promo code HOLIDAYS I ordered two

thread is here

Murrica reply :

A-Jay reply :

On 4/29/2016 at 6:47 AM, Murrica said:

Nice Rig ~

A-Jay

Murrica reply :

Thanks!

Robert Riley reply :

I'm tired of forgetting sunscreen, so I'm most likely going to order one from dobyns the next time I make a rod order.

basseditor reply :

I use face protection (Simms), sun sleeves, and sun gloves.

clh121787 reply :

Turkey sandwich reply :

I typically just rock a bandana over my face/neck. That said, I'm also the palest dude ever and my ears get awfully sunburnt. I'm pretty sure I'll be ordering one by this summer.

Nick B reply :

Couldn't decide largemouth or smallmouth.

FishHard247 reply :

blckshirt98 reply :

On 4/29/2016 at 2:42 PM, clh121787 said:

What brand is that? I need a buff that has neck coverage like that, the normal Buff brand always slides up and exposes my neck and I always have to keep pulling it down.

Wbeadlescomb reply :

I think they are about the dumbest dang thing I've ever seen

gardnerjigman reply :

On 4/30/2016 at 1:57 AM, Wbeadlescomb said:

I think they are about the dumbest dang thing I've ever seen

Super dumb... skin cancer rocks right?

I always have one on to protect from the sun, cold or wind. In extreme summer I dip mine in cold water and wear it. Helps keep you cool

clh121787 reply :

On 4/30/2016 at 1:57 AM, Wbeadlescomb said:

On 4/29/2016 at 10:45 PM, blckshirt98 said:

What brand is that? I need a buff that has neck coverage like that, the normal Buff brand always slides up and exposes my neck and I always have to keep pulling it down.

It's buff brand I'm not sure what style it is though, ok. It's a buff uvx balaclava. Had to look it up

Scarborough817 reply :

it's much easier than sunscreen plus if i want to cool off i throw it in the water and put it back on

Edit: forgot a picture

NJSalt reply :

Always. Sungloves as well.

Wbeadlescomb reply :

On 4/30/2016 at 2:43 AM, gardnerjigman said:

Super dumb... skin cancer rocks right?

I always have one on to protect from the sun, cold or wind. In extreme summer I dip mine in cold water and wear it. Helps keep you cool

I'd rather wear sun screen than have to wear one of those stupid things

gardnerjigman reply :

On 4/30/2016 at 7:45 AM, Wbeadlescomb said:

I'd rather wear sun screen than have to wear one of those stupid things

To each his own

Caliyak reply :

Cali sun is brutal

webertime reply :

Grow a beard, then wear it around your neck. Or grow a neck beard...

basscatcher8 reply :

I use to think they were goofy but I finally got tired of burning the back of my neck so I had Rayjus make me one. It's turned into the best thing for fishing I've ever bought. I don't have any pictures. I got one of their stock designs with ranger merc and minnkota logos on it.

Jaderose reply :

I must be Old School. I throw on a ratty old pair of cut-offs, a sleeveless t-shirt, a filthy old ball cap, and a pair of Birkenstocks. Slather up with sunscreen, put on a pair of thin mechanics gloves to keep the sunscreen off my baits and the fish and I roll. I'd look ridiculous in these things. Like a bratwurst in a tube sock

Murrica reply :

The last 3 years I have always worn a long sleeve, buff, hat and sun gloves. The problem with sunscreen is it can wear off in as little as 4 hours and you have to re apply it. I would rather enjoy the outdoors the rest of my life even if I look goofy then have to have holes cut in me to remove the Big C.

mojojojo reply :

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.

Gundog reply :

I don't have any buffs but am planning on buying the head, sleeves, and gloves. A friend of mine who is in his early 30's just got diagnosed with skin cancer. He told me to protect myself with sunscreen, long sleeved shirt and hat when ever I can. I'm sure we all have been on the water when the sky was cloudy and then the sun comes out and it gets really hot. Better safe than sorry. Personally I don't care how I look when I'm fishing. As far as other peoples reasons for wearing buffs, if you do it to look cool I'm ok with that. If you do it to protect yourself from skin cancer I'm ok with that too.

Tracker22 reply :

On 5/1/2016 at 3:45 AM, 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.

Really? did you see my Pic! You couldn't be further from the truth! Cool? I don't think so.

blckshirt98 reply :

Anyone that knows anything about the effects that UV rays have on human skin, doesn't mess around when it comes to UV protection. I'll wear a pink buff with Hello Kitty logos all over it if that's all I had to protect my skin from UV rays.

Bluebasser86 reply :

On 5/1/2016 at 3:45 AM, 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.

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.

Gundog reply :

On 5/1/2016 at 10:30 AM, blckshirt98 said:

Anyone that knows anything about the effects that UV rays have on human skin, doesn't mess around when it comes to UV protection. I'll wear a pink buff with Hello Kitty logos all over it if that's all I had to protect my skin from UV rays.

So you are the one with the Powerpuff Girls sponsored bass boat. I knew it.

fishballer06 reply :

I do. Helps prevent sun and wind burn.

HeavyTwenty reply :

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.

GetBent reply :

Skin cancer ...... Ain't nobody got time fo dat

RyneB reply :

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 reply :

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..

PAGreg reply :

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.

boostr reply :

Yep,

I even wear one to work when it's cold out. Yes, and I look like Alex from The Division...

On 5/1/2016 at 3:45 AM, 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.

gardnerjigman reply :

On 5/1/2016 at 2:56 PM, 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 reply :

Ordered mine!

Still want a FF sonar pattern one tho...

Neil McCauley reply :

On 5/1/2016 at 2:56 PM, 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.

GetBent reply :

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.

TxHawgs reply :

On 4/30/2016 at 4:47 AM, 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 reply :

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 reply :

For gloves I would give the gloves by buff a look as well. I really like mine.

Jar11591 reply :

http://buffusa.com/buff-products/gloves/pro-series-angler-2-gloves-bug-slinger/bs-water-camo-green

Bankbeater reply :

I started wearing one this year. It's in a camo pattern. Hoping the bass won't see me in the clear water.

GetBent reply :

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

Neil McCauley reply :

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.

McKinneyLonghorn reply :

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.

lecisnith reply :

On 5/4/2016 at 2:05 AM, 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...

avidone1 reply :

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.

Bluebasser86 reply :

On 5/4/2016 at 9:50 PM, 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.

Jar11591 reply :

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.

Josh_Bovaird reply :

I love my buffs, us gingers need to protect our self from the sun. Its our arch nemesis, my hat looks like a sombrero.

lecisnith reply :

On 5/4/2016 at 9:50 PM, 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.

buzzed bait reply :

On 5/4/2016 at 9:50 PM, 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

Murrica reply :

The Gloves i wear that are very comfortable are these http://www.aftco.com/solmar-uv-fishing-gloves-2178-prd1.htm. I don't get hooks in them and can wear them all day without feeling hot or like the circulation is cut off to my fingers or hands.

avidone1 reply :

Well I had no idea these things were so popular. Nor did I realize what a passionate bunch you are. So I've heard the arguments and I gotta tell ya the only one that convinced me was the "too cold" replies. that I can see. As for the skin cancer argument, sorry but I'm not buying it. Outdoor sports have been popular long before "buffs" came into fashion. anyone with half a brain put on sun block to prevent the sun induced carcinomas. I for one had one skin cancer in the 1980's from bass fishing and learned my lesson. I never went out again without it. No cancers since. Some of y'all make it sound like your doomed to a horrible death if you don't wear a ninja mask. It's a miracle that any of us ol timers are still alive

So anyway, thanks for the feedback. I think it's a fad. We'll know for sure in a couple of years.

Stay tuned...............

lecisnith reply :

On 5/5/2016 at 4:50 AM, avidone1 said:

Well I had no idea these things were so popular. Nor did I realize what a passionate bunch you are. So I've heard the arguments and I gotta tell ya the only one that convinced me was the "too cold" replies. that I can see. As for the skin cancer argument, sorry but I'm not buying it. Outdoor sports have been popular long before "buffs" came into fashion. anyone with half a brain put on sun block to prevent the sun induced carcinomas. I for one had one skin cancer in the 1980's from bass fishing and learned my lesson. I never went out again without it. No cancers since. Some of y'all make it sound like your doomed to a horrible death if you don't wear a ninja mask. It's a miracle that any of us ol timers are still alive

So anyway, thanks for the feedback. I think it's a fad. We'll know for sure in a couple of years.

Stay tuned...............

It is a matter of personal preference. Those of us that choose to adapt to a more convenient (for us) choice in sun protection prefer not to lather up every few hours. We also don't judge and make fun of people that don't wear them.

NJSalt reply :

On 5/3/2016 at 3:22 PM, TxHawgs said:

What gloves are you wearing in pic, how comfortable r they and how r they holding up? Thanks

Those are the new STORMR UV gloves. They come in two different models- One with an open vented palm and the other with a more durable material on the palm and index finger.

Check them out! They are cool, fit well, and don't move around and slide down during the day.

Jar11591 reply :

On 5/5/2016 at 4:50 AM, avidone1 said:

Well I had no idea these things were so popular. Nor did I realize what a passionate bunch you are. So I've heard the arguments and I gotta tell ya the only one that convinced me was the "too cold" replies. that I can see. As for the skin cancer argument, sorry but I'm not buying it. Outdoor sports have been popular long before "buffs" came into fashion. anyone with half a brain put on sun block to prevent the sun induced carcinomas. I for one had one skin cancer in the 1980's from bass fishing and learned my lesson. I never went out again without it. No cancers since. Some of y'all make it sound like your doomed to a horrible death if you don't wear a ninja mask. It's a miracle that any of us ol timers are still alive

So anyway, thanks for the feedback. I think it's a fad. We'll know for sure in a couple of years.

Stay tuned...............

You say you're not buying the skin cancer thing, but then you say you've had skin cancer before....??? So yeah......Anyway..... And yes, anyone with half a brain can put on sunscreen, just like someone with half a brain can choose not to want to be covered face and neck by some greasy liquid. And correct me if I'm wrong but outdoor sports were around before sun screen as well, were they not? So anything that was invented after outdoor sports is a no go? What is so confusing/threatening about a comfortable alternative to sunscreen?

GetBent reply :

Don't feed the troll.

avidone1 reply :

I'm sorry guys, I didn't realize y'all were so sensitive. I thought we were rugged outdoorsman types who could do a little "give and take" without getting our panties in a bunch. If I said anything that was over the line I would appreciate it if a mod would tell me so.

We also don't judge and make fun of people that don't wear them. I don't see how I did this

What is so confusing/threatening about a comfortable alternative to sunscreen? I don't feel threatened, I just think it's a fad

Don't feed the troll. Troll? really? In my experience with internet forums my comments were mild kidding. I know were not all grown men here at bassresource but c'mon now.....I hear rougher talk at my wife's yoga class

I'm sending this to the mods..........I need to know if I'm out of line here or if some of you are just being a little too sensitive.

Glenn reply :

Ya'll just need to chill lakeside with an adult beverage of choice, wave lapping at the shoreline, cool breeze coming off the water, thumbs all tore up from a great day of fishing....

and scene....

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