Fishing Clothing 2024

tbone1993 reply :

What is your favorite fishing clothing item? I recently acquired a columbia PFG squall line parka and have not looked back at any of my old rain/ wet weather gear. By far one of my favorite jackets and I can add any insert I wish to the inside. What is some gear that makes your day on the water way more comfortable?

Knightiac reply :

Anything from Old Harbor Outfitters. I discovered them in a little bait and tackle shop in Key West. The name of the place is Key West Bait & Tackle, actually. They have pretty much anything you'd need, but I love the shirts that I linked below. They also have these shirts in short sleeve.

http://www.oldharboroutfitters.com/products/productDetails.cfm?product_id=4&color_id=33

A-Jay reply :

The U/V Buff ~ It does it all . . .

A-Jay

http://www.buffusa.com/sports/collections/filter/fishing/tubular

Knightiac reply :

On 12/31/2012 at 12:29 PM, A-Jay said:

The U/V Buff ~ It does it all . . .

A-Jay

http://www.buffusa.c...fishing/tubular

I've always been curious... What is the main reason you like wearing those? I just don't see the appeal, not that there's anything wrong with them. Same effect as wearing long sleeves, it cools your neck off that much?

GeorgiaBassBros reply :

A cut off shirt in the summer time and whatever keeps me warm in the winter. so here in Georgia in the winter, a sweatshirt and jeans

tnbassfisher reply :

I'm a big fan of the Columbia PFG stuff, also.

Teal reply :

Summer time - T shirt and shorts and flip flops. Winter time - t shirt and shorts under my hunting clothes and boots.

Shewillbemine reply :

I like the Buffs too.

I don't have to put or reapply sunblock to my neck. I also don't have to put sunblock on my face. When it gets cold, I can pull it up over my ears and head. When zooming down the water and it's chilly, it can be pulled up to my face for wind protection.

Without the Buff, I'd have to carry sunblock, Chapstick, a hat, a bandanna and ear muffs. I don't have hoods on all my sweaters and sometimes they need to be laundered too.

grampa1114 reply :

On 12/31/2012 at 12:34 PM, Knightiac said:

I've always been curious... What is the main reason you like wearing those? I just don't see the appeal, not that there's anything wrong with them. Same effect as wearing long sleeves, it cools your neck off that much?

Having had several bouts with skin cancer, and after using Buff scarf and gloves for the past 2 years with clean bills of health, I'm sticking with them.

Gatorbassman reply :

On 12/31/2012 at 12:34 PM, Knightiac said:

I've always been curious... What is the main reason you like wearing those? I just don't see the appeal, not that there's anything wrong with them. Same effect as wearing long sleeves, it cools your neck off that much?

I use mine for cancer prevention.

LgMouthGambler reply :

I pretty much dress for winter down here, lol. Sun protection is a must. I put on a long sleeve sweat dissipater, a WWS short sleeve fishing shirt, pants, and running shoes (for comfort). Definately the Buff. Just got a Fishaflauge shirt, so that might make me more low profile, lol.

A-Jay reply :

Looks like the "Buff" is popular and catching on.

It can be worn in several different ways, providing a little warmth on a cool morning and then decent U/V protection later on in the day. It also is a bit of a bug barrier when needed.

Like mentioned above, Buff and Sun Gloves are a good combo - skin cancer is no joke.

A-Jay

tugsandpulls reply :

on days i work i wear my work clothes fishing cause i fish before or after work on my days off shorts and t-shirts or workout pants

roadwarrior reply :

Cabela's Guidewear

ww2farmer reply :

Summer- t- shirt, shorts, flip flops and a baseball hat if I am going fishing from home. T- shirt, jeans, baseball hat and work boots if I am going after work. Sunscreen on face and ears at all times.......if I remember LOL.

Spring and fall- jeans, hooded carhart zip up sweat shirt over a t- shirt, work boots, baseball hat if it's warm, knit carhart winter cap if it's cold. I often bring a lined lighter weight wind breaker type jacket as well.

Winter and ice fishng- flannel lined jeans, heavy carhart socks, same hooded carhart zip up sweat shirt over a long sleeve t-shirt, same carhart knit winter cap, and insulated waterproof winter boots. I will also bring my heavy winter coat and gloves for when I am out of the shanty, or walking to a new spot. But I like to dress a little lighter than most, I have plenty of "natural" body insulation LOL,and I run a heater in the shanty.

Bankbeater reply :

In the summer it is a wide brim hat. Keeps you cooler than a ball cap and buff, and it does the same thing. In winter I like anything that will cut the wind on a cold day.

Lunker7 reply :

I usually just wear cargo shorts and an old, dirty fishing t shirt when it's warm and jeans and an old sweatshirt when it's cold. As long as it has pockets i'm cool with it.

flyfisher reply :

For me it is all synthetic everything no matter what the season. Summer time it is usually a lightweight pair of pants or shorts, mountain Hardwear usually, a patagonia silk weight t-shirt and a pair of keens either slip on on straps depending if i am on the river or flatwater. I always wear a hat and sunglasses and sunscreen.

Winter time is pretty similar except i usually go with a pair of fleece pants underneath my chest waders, silkweight t-shirt then depending on the temperature it could be a midweight patagonia capilene or a 100wt fleece shirt or any combination of them all underneath either a soft shell jacket or a gore tex rain jacket.

Being a kayaker layering is key because even in 30 degree weather you can work up a sweat in the winter and sweat is your enemy so being able to modify layers is key.

5fishlimit reply :

Summertime was just some boardshorts, a tshirt, baseball cap, and sunscreen. In the winter I wear my snowboarding gear. It's warm, waterproof, and doesn't prohibit my range of motion.

tbone1993 reply :

On 12/31/2012 at 12:56 PM, tnbassfisher said:
I'm a big fan of the Columbia PFG stuff, also.

I am probably going to buy a few of their pfg fishing shirts for the summer time. The PFG drain maker is a must for anyone loading a boat up. You can jump in the water and it literally drains out the bottom as you step out, awesome technology.

SudburyBasser reply :

T-shirt, cargo pants, baseball hat and sun screen.

basseditor reply :

This

http://breathelikeafish.com/

SudburyBasser reply :

On 1/1/2013 at 11:22 AM, basseditor said:
This
http://breathelikeafish.com/

That is pretty cool. I'm strongly considering ordering a shirt or two.

EDIT: Or not. $25 for shipping to Canada? Egad.

Basshammer reply :

^{I like to wear mostley columbia stuff in the winter.}

flippin and pitchin reply :

Cold weather item: Cabelas Guidewear set. Just got them last September. This is a very good product.

Hot weather: Under Armour heat gear.

Sun protection: Buff and Glacier Sun gloves. Don't screw with your skin. The UV index at Clear Lake almost blistered me raw. Sun screen doesn't cut it. Cover up. My wife had skin cancer on her face and almost lost her eye. Cover up boys and girls !!

Fishes in trees reply :

I have some standards for fishing clothes. One - I am not big on logo items. Two - as I get older I realize more and more that presentation is important, so I don't wear dirty or skuffy looking clothes when I go fishing.

I like the technical fishing clothes - especially shirts and shorts that match. I find jeans kind of binding. so I am much more likely to wear layers of lighter clothing as opposed to a pair of jeans. I have several sets of the light weight frogg togs that I wear as an outer layer a lot. I like shoes with good arch support for fishing rather than flip flops in the summer time.

My favorite item of fishing clothing is a genuine, imported from Ireland, Irish fishing sweater. It is a very heavy, snug fitting wool sweater and the weather is right for wearing it only a few times per year. Wear polypropylene long underwear underneath it and you are good from 37 to 50 degree weather.

If I know I am going to stop to eat on the way home, more often than not I will carry a change of clothes and change. Nobody in the restaurant needs to have me sweaty and stinking, eating next to them. I am ugly enough anyway without that going on.

BassinLou reply :

Whenever i am out on the boat its columbia pfg gear all the way. The sun down here is strong throughout the year, so long sleeve shirts and pants will protect you pretty good. Top it off with a hat and costa's and your good to go.

BassThumb reply :

Long sleeve Columbia PFG shirts are worth the money.

It's not clothing, but quality sunglasses are also very important for on-the-water comfort.

Flywatersmallie reply :

Columbia PFG all the time. I wear long sleeves and long pants in the summer. The blood and guts stuff is cooler than having skin exposed. Also Columbia drainmaker shoes if I have the kayak out or fishing from shore or wet wading. PFG chill hat and quality shades. Winter, I layer for the weather. It's 35 today, I have my gear in the truck and am wearing simply a t shirt and Columbia Ascender 2 soft shell and will be just fine

jerzeeD reply :

Columbia PFG is probably my favorite.

tholmes reply :

In the summer, it's jeans, a 100% cotton t-shirt and a wide-brimmed hat. SPF 50 sunscreen applied liberally and often.

In cooler weather I wear the same clothing but add a jacket appropriate for the temperature.

Tom

thehooligan reply :

summertime its columbia and koppen sun shirts, dr shade gloves, a big hat, and my buff.

wintertime is insulated shirt, hoody, vest, ski cap

aceman387 reply :

I only wear cotton t shirts in the hot summer,short sleeve,long sleeve.I see some guys like the colombia pfg clothes.I bought one colombia pfg short sleeve polo type shirt and the thing is so frigging hot i cant wear it except in the fall.I don't know if they are all polyester or what but cotton is the only thing i can keep cool in.

SirSnookalot reply :

I check the wind direction first, if it's westerly I'm wearing fishing pants and and long sleeves for insect protection, easterly usually shorts long sleeve or short sleeve t shirt. I agree about some of the fishing shirts, they are quite warm, buffs too, mostly cotton wear for me. I always have rain gear, sweatshirt, t shirt in the car in case the forecast is inaccurate.

Fishes in trees reply :

In the links section, under bass tackle shops, there is a company called Aqua Design. They sell a very unique camo pattern. Does anyone here own any of their gear? I'm on an extended weight loss program and when I reach my next intermediate goal (190-195) I'm going to reward myself with a new set of fishing clothes.

I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with this particular brand of fishing clothes. I think that they look cool, I like the suit look, i.e. shirt & shorts that match.

iabass8 reply :

On 12/31/2012 at 11:04 PM, roadwarrior said:
Cabela's Guidewear

X2. Great for being out on the river at ice out and during the fall.

Hanover_Yakker reply :

Columbia PFG L/S shirts and Convertible Pants paired with a BUFF and Hobie Fishing visor.

Skin cancer is just too risky. For those that prefer s/s and use sunscreen - do you research on sunscreens and their true effectiveness. And just to clarify on one piece of the debate about sunscreens, there is no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen. All of them will wash off or wear off after a few hours and need to be re-applied, especially if you are constantly wet from water activities like swimming, surfing, wake boarding, skiing, diving, etc.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/truth-sunscreen-labels-lying/story?id=16432348

http://www.ewg.org/newsrelease/whichsunscreenssafest

Many of the sunscreens sold at your local store contain a cancer-causing chemical in it (kind of defeats the purpose of protecting against skin cancer at the risk of potentially another form).

I use a brand called Badger available at most of your Whole Foods Grocery or other natural store. It is expensive, but it has been rated one of the best for sometime now.

Here's the list from 2012 of the top-rated ones:

http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2012sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/

Bluebasser86 reply :

I have both a set of Cabela's Guidewear and BPS 100 MPH suit. The Guidewear is several years old and plenty warm, it just seems to have shrunk the last few years? I swear they used to fit. The BPS 100MPH suit is very nice also and keeps me very warm and dry in cold weather.

In warm weather I opt for baskeball shorts, Tshirt, BPS hat, Costa sunglasses, and at least 50spf sunblock.

grampa1114 reply :

On 1/14/2013 at 8:18 PM, Hanover_Yakker said:
Columbia PFG L/S shirts and Convertible Pants paired with a BUFF and Hobie Fishing visor.
Skin cancer is just too risky. For those that prefer s/s and use sunscreen - do you research on sunscreens and their true effectiveness. And just to clarify on one piece of the debate about sunscreens, there is no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen. All of them will wash off or wear off after a few hours and need to be re-applied, especially if you are constantly wet from water activities like swimming, surfing, wake boarding, skiing, diving, etc.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/truth-sunscreen-labels-lying/story?id=16432348

http://www.ewg.org/newsrelease/whichsunscreenssafest

Many of the sunscreens sold at your local store contain a cancer-causing chemical in it (kind of defeats the purpose of protecting against skin cancer at the risk of potentially another form).

I use a brand called Badger available at most of your Whole Foods Grocery or other natural store. It is expensive, but it has been rated one of the best for sometime now.

Here's the list from 2012 of the top-rated ones:

http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2012sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/

x2 And don't forget to check the production date...this stuff has a 2 year shelf life.

Mike L reply :

On 1/1/2013 at 11:22 AM, basseditor said:
This
http://breathelikeafish.com/

I like that!

I gotta check it out

thanks for posting

Mike

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