Lets Talk Fishing Shirts 2024
JellyMan reply :
So I do some Redfishing as well as Bass and I usually wear a Colombia PFG shirt while I am out. These shirts are supposed to be moisture wicking and keep you cool. Truth is is that they don't breathe so it feels like the heat from my skin is staying trapped in the shirt. I also sweat like crazy in these shirts. My back gets drenched in sweat.
Where is the cool on these things? I don't get it. I am more comfortable with a long sleeve cotton shirt.
Anybody else feel this way?
BuckMaxx reply :
I am going to start wearing long sleeve white cotton from walmart. Wish someone made a longsleeve tshirt hoody.
Advoxxik reply :
I wear a generic "athelitic" shirt from Wal-Mart maybe? I can't even honestly remember where I bought it from. It's the same type of material as say underarmour.
Back Country reply :
On 7/5/2014 at 9:21 PM, JellyMan said:So I do some Redfishing as well as Bass and I usually wear a Colombia PFG shirt while I am out. These shirts are supposed to be moisture wicking and keep you cool. Truth is is that they don't breathe so it feels like the heat from my skin is staying trapped in the shirt. I also sweat like crazy in these shirts. My back gets drenched in sweat.
Where is the cool on these things? I don't get it. I am more comfortable with a long sleeve cotton shirt.
Anybody else feel this way?
I have had the same experience. Went back to wearing the Columbia all cotton shirts. The PFG was good for cool/cold weather, and that was about it. Finally gave away the one I had.
Scott F reply :
I don't wear cotton fishing shirts anymore. I like the lighter, quick dry shirts with the vented back and long sleeves. I am much more comfotable and I like the front pockets.
Will Wetline reply :
I was looking at expensive, synthetic material summer shirts and passed on them because I wasn't sure the material would breathe. Thanks for the post, JellyMan!
I'll stick with my old, white, cotton dress shirt.
Hi Salenity reply :
On 7/5/2014 at 9:21 PM, JellyMan said:So I do some Redfishing as well as Bass and I usually wear a Colombia PFG shirt while I am out. These shirts are supposed to be moisture wicking and keep you cool. Truth is is that they don't breathe so it feels like the heat from my skin is staying trapped in the shirt. I also sweat like crazy in these shirts. My back gets drenched in sweat.
Where is the cool on these things? I don't get it. I am more comfortable with a long sleeve cotton shirt.
Anybody else feel this way?
Are you talking about the button up shirts?
TNBassin' reply :
Nab a dry fit shirt from wally world. Those things are awesome.
BassCats reply :
On 7/5/2014 at 10:43 PM, BuckMaxx said:I am going to start wearing long sleeve white cotton from walmart. Wish someone made a longsleeve tshirt hoody.
Sims does make what you are looking for, but it is costly.
Look up Sims online.
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 (absorbs moisture), and once cotton gets wet, it stays wet.
Synthetic materials like polyester and nylon are hydrophobic (repel moisture). Water vapor that isn't absorbed
into the fabric is forced to remain in suspension where it can be expelled through strategic vents.
Now I only fish with long-sleeve polymer sunshirts, but the key is finding a shirt with good ventilation.
We fish during the hottest time of day, but the heat rarely bothers me (but did when I wore cotton).
A well-designed sunshirt will provide ventilation flaps along the flanks and across the cape of the upper back.
The better shirts also incorporate a mesh-lining of synthetic fabric to storehouse the moisture until it's bellowed out.
In addition to repelling moisture, polyester repels dirt better than cotton and is less prone to wrinkling.
Although it's not as popular as polyester, nylon is stronger and lighter than polyester and also offers a little stretch.
Stretch is a nice feature when you're wrapped around the gunwale lipping a bass.
Columbia makes quality shirts, especially their 'Silver Ridge' & 'Airgill' lines.
Roger
JellyMan reply :
This is what I am talking about. Thing has no ventilation.
If it was breathable it would feel great.
Mr_Scrogg reply :
I fish in those every day. Ill pm you my address, send it to me!!
SirSnookalot reply :
On 7/5/2014 at 9:21 PM, JellyMan said:So I do some Redfishing as well as Bass and I usually wear a Colombia PFG shirt while I am out. These shirts are supposed to be moisture wicking and keep you cool. Truth is is that they don't breathe so it feels like the heat from my skin is staying trapped in the shirt. I also sweat like crazy in these shirts. My back gets drenched in sweat.
Where is the cool on these things? I don't get it. I am more comfortable with a long sleeve cotton shirt.
Anybody else feel this way?
I'm right with you. I've tried all kinds of synthetic wicking shirts and burn up in them, I prefer cotton over anything.
Fishes in trees reply :
I've got a couple of long sleeve Cabelas Guidewear shirts (long sleeve) that I like for summer fishing. I just recently got a Columbia set of Shirts & shorts that works good also. I like the button up shirts with pockets rather than the knit ones.
What I've started doing the last few years is changing clothes after I'm done fishing. Fish, sweat all day, take out, put away your stuff and the last thing I do is to change clothes. Fresh, clean, non-sweat soaked clothes improve my attitude tremendously on the drive home.
richg99 reply :
I read someplace that... if a wickable shirt is ironed or even placed in a dryer...the pores close up and they are worthless. richg99
Bruce424 reply :
On 7/5/2014 at 9:21 PM, JellyMan said:So I do some Redfishing as well as Bass and I usually wear a Colombia PFG shirt while I am out. These shirts are supposed to be moisture wicking and keep you cool. Truth is is that they don't breathe so it feels like the heat from my skin is staying trapped in the shirt. I also sweat like crazy in these shirts. My back gets drenched in sweat.
Where is the cool on these things? I don't get it. I am more comfortable with a long sleeve cotton shirt.
Anybody else feel this way?
I dont kno. Im hesitant on buyin stuff like that. Thin cotton shirts are the way to go. Get a little sweat or water and a breeze will chill you up.
DILLY07 reply :
Under Armour
Frenchman83 reply :
I got the button up Guide Series shirts. I like button up over pull over. Vented across the back and a front pocket vent. Not as nice as the Columbia but the Columbia is almost 3x the price.
roadwarrior reply :
Simple solution: spagetti t-shirt underneath
http://www.hisroom.com/fruit-of-the-loom-5p2501x-big-man-basic-a-shirts---5-pack.shtml
BassinLou reply :
Based on some of the posts I am in the minority. I fish with Columbia PFG long sleeves and I enjoy them. They keep me cool and shield me from the sun. Works for me. 
SoFlaBassAddict reply :
On 7/6/2014 at 2:50 AM, BassinLou said:Based on some of the posts I am in the minority. I fish with Columbia PFG long sleeves and I enjoy them. They keep me cool and shield me from the sun. Works for me.
I'm with you, Lou. Never really had a major issue with mine.
Mr_Scrogg reply :
I got the cheaper long sleeves from Wally World. And wear a short sleeve Columbia shirt over it, both polyester, and I stay cool
Fish Whacker reply :
World Wide Sportsman Shirt - Best Ever!
I.rar reply :
On 7/6/2014 at 4:02 AM, SoFlaBassAddict said:I'm with you, Lou. Never really had a major issue with mine.
X3
Love mine so much I got my 3 year old one. She likes hers and it seems to keep us cool and our skin not in direct sunlight. I'll buy more when I need.
Hi Salenity reply :
X4On 7/6/2014 at 6:06 AM, I.rar said:X3
Love mine so much I got my 3 year old one. She likes hers and it seems to keep us cool and our skin not in direct sunlight. I'll buy more when I need.
On a side note I do have a new with tags Yellow American Sportsman nylon button up long sleeve shirt I'd like to sell. PM me if anyone's interested.
It's an XL
$20 shipped
Hi Salenity reply :
On 7/6/2014 at 6:21 AM, Hi Salenity said:X4
On a side note I do have a new with tags Yellow American Sportsman nylon button up long sleeve shirt I'd like to sell. PM me if anyone's interested.
It's an XL
$20 shipped
Of course I'd also trade for a Columbia shirt. Lol
Flywatersmallie reply :
Depends what you get. I have some of those Columbia shirts pictured. Agreed that they dont breathe all that well. I usually wear them during cloudy days or cooler weather. When its hot out the airgill shirts get the nod. Those are cooler than exposed skin. They're pretty expensive though but worth it.
FishTank reply :
I have tried the Columbia shirts and they are ok. They don't tend to breath well. I have one from Royal Robbins I like that is vented vertically down the back . The vent is hidden in the back but if you move your shoulders back and forth it creates a breeze.
My all time favorite fish shirts are from Exofficio. I like the Breezr and Baja shirt with Bug A Way. The work great and breath well. The arm pits, back and sides are vented. Down side to these shirts is the price. I have 2 and purchased both on clearance. Otherwise, they are way out of my price range.
basseditor reply :
I've tried several brands of shirts. I just got some new Omni Freeze SHORT sleeve (Columbia). It was in the mid to upper 90s today and it worked great.
Here is my tip: get short sleeve shirts and then wear the Columbia sun sleeves. (Or other brands)
This gives ventilation to up to your shoulders. But still protects your arms.
I wear a wide brim hat, Omni freeze shirts, sun sleeves, buff/gaiter and gloves. I also wear thin pants rather than shorts. It makes a difference in how I feel after I get off the water.
jignfule reply :
On 7/6/2014 at 2:50 AM, BassinLou said:Based on some of the posts I am in the minority. I fish with Columbia PFG long sleeves and I enjoy them. They keep me cool and shield me from the sun. Works for me.
Agree, but mine don't last very long.
Basspro87 reply :
Only way to goOn 7/6/2014 at 2:19 AM, DILLY07 said:Under Armour
RoLo reply :
On 7/6/2014 at 6:26 AM, Flywatersmallie said:Depends what you get. I have some of those Columbia shirts pictured. Agreed that they dont breathe all that well. I usually wear them during cloudy days or cooler weather. When its hot out the Airgill shirts get the nod. Those are cooler than exposed skin. They're pretty expensive though but worth it.
That's a fact.
It was a day with temps in the mid 90s, when I realized that I was cooler in a long-sleeved polyester shirt,
than I'd be in a short-sleeved cotton shirt, which I used to wear.
Roger
rboat reply :
I fish in hot humid weather and find that an oversized white cotton long sleeve t-shirt is the coolest most comfortable and usually cheapest protection from sun and heat. I do have some of the tech shirts, but the cotton t-shirts seem to keep my a bit cooler.
Ima Bass Ninja reply :
I use bothe the button up and moisture wicking. Leaning toward the moisture wicking as my favorite. Here's the one I currently use.
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/h2o-xpress-153-men-39-s-skeleton-long-sleeve-t-shirt/pid-660208?color=Blue+Light&N=628476043&Ntt=h2o+shirt&Ntk=All
Knightiac reply :
Usually if I'm out on the water and there's a slight breeze, I won't even sweat when I'm wearing my Columbia PFG's and that's in the hot Orlando weather...
There's a little tackle shop down in Key West called Key West Bait and Tackle and they got me hooked on OHO. Old Harbor Outfitters. Their shirts are good stuff, a little thicker than the PFGs but breath more. They have an website that y'all might want to check out. This tackle shop just switched to a new brand called TASC and I have one of these shirts in my possession but have yet to wear it out yet. Feels more like the PFGs.
JellyMan reply :
Go Knights!
Hopefully getting back to O'town next year and transferring to UCF.
Montanaro reply :
I have the black omni freeze long sleeve zip up neck.
Love it.
Was in upper 80s with no wind a couple weeks ago. I was nice and cool. If I got warm I unzipped. At one point a small storm cell passed and I zipped up and stayed warm.
As has been stated, cotton holds water...which is why you don't wear it in winter unless your goal is hypothermia! Also white cotton doesn't protect you completely from the sun, especially if it gets wet or sweaty.
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