Do you care what you look like when your out fishing? 2024

jbmaine reply :

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

Marc David reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

I make sure that I am as comfortable as possible.

Fishing Rhino reply :

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

cabullwinkle reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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. reply :

GonzoFishing reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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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 reply :

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

wagn reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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

bigfish88 reply :

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I make sure that I am as comfortable as possible.

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

Troutfisher reply :

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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.

SMSRTC reply :

I'm usually wearing shorts that have been bled on, been in dirty water, and sunscreen smeared on them. My t-shirts usually have smear marks from sunscreen ( i typically have to re-apply at least 4 or 5 times during the day). I'll be wearing dirty wading shoes or sandals. My hat is a floppy hat with sweat stains and salt lines. And I'm pasty white. Oh, and I fish from a Buster Boat.

So no, I don't care. As someone stated earlier, I'd rather have a dirty floppy hat and white lines from the sunscreen than a bad sunburn (had pleny of those when I was younger, thank you).

swilly78 reply :

I dont want to look like a dirtball, but Im certainly not worried about being "fashionable". I like my bps and cabellas brand fishin gear, looks decent, and its cheap. Good footware is, however, extremely important.

Dock Master reply :

I will be wearing this until it gets cold:

2 white T-shirts

black Adidas basketball shorts

a pair of white socks

Nike AirMax in white

Fish Eye's sunglasses

Now, you tell me if this is presentable.

Big Bait Fishing reply :

i like to be comfortable , i almost always wear cargo shorts for their many pockets . i most of the time wear a tank top or if it's chilly i wear a long sleeve t-shirt or if it's pretty cold out i'll put on a sweatshirt , but always the cargo shorts !!! ;D

SirSnookalot reply :

Shorts, t shirt and sandals, will don a pair of sweatpants and windbreaker if the noseeums are bad.

Do patches on a shirt catch more fish?

I retired Armani the day I quit working.

SDoolittle reply :

I'm not concerned with my appearance while fishing, but I do try to look presentable. More often than not I'm going to stop somewhere in route to the lake and I want to project a positive image to the nonfishing public. Not to mention, I'm single and you never know when I'll run into a hottie who thinks my bass boat is sexy!

Redlinerobert reply :

Good gear is essential on and off the water. I'm partial to Columbia PFG, Under Armour fishing gear, and when the weather is cool I have a Victorinox vest I like to wear.

Mrs. Matstone reply :

Swimsuit and muck boots and cut offs. It does not matter what you look like when your fishing in my book. Comfort is the bigger issue for sure! It is all about the fishing!!!

Sam reply :

Yes, when fishing on the boat or in a tournament.

Will wear either jeans or kakis along with a long sleeve yellow fishing shirt.

Cap has a sun blocker material on the back to keep sun off neck and ears.

Always wear PFD when on the the water.

Tennis shoes with white sox.

If you dress professionally, you will have more confidence.

And then, when I go pond fishing, I dress in a Big Johnson tee-shirt and shorts. I am not allowed to wear my Big Johnson tees at home or in public according to my wife.

Go figure!!!!

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

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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.

BS,...You LOVE the high end techy clothing..........you are always matching........c'mon now, noone's calling you a metrosexual just because you have your crap together man!

Muddy reply :

High tech clothing and all that Columbia stuff, is all highly recommended by the people who sell it, market it or are sponsored by these companies

I have a collection of Faded Glory ( wallyworld) Cargo Shorts(10$) , and t shirts with holes in them ( hidden so Elaine doesn't declare them window rags) and it does not get more comfortable than that.

What you wear has absolutely nothing to do with fishing, unless you get sucked in by the industry.

BrianinMD reply :

I go fishing to relax, having to think about what I look like is tied to work and some social events. The fish don't care what I look like, and I have never run into anyone at the lake or river who cared, why should I.

bigtimfish reply :

Well considering that I'm married. No I really don't care. I wear shorts, sleeveless shirt, a boonie hat with fishing patches all over it, and crocs. But if I was'nt married I might because on Rayburn there is a place called rattlesnake island and in summer there is always some good lookin gals hanging out there.

bass wrangler569 reply :

Whenever I'm just fun fishing, I usually just wear something comfortable in colors that won't spook fish. Usually just jeans/shorts, and a tee-shirt, depending on the weather. In a tournament I actually care what I look like so I dress a little nicer. In that regard I am sorta with sam, "if you dress professionally, you will have more confidence."

Note: If I'm really trying to impress the ladies, I wear a nice frilly, fuzzy, hooded AE sweatshirt...

Bull Hurley reply :

Clothes don't make the man, the man makes the clothes.

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

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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.

BS,...You LOVE the high end techy clothing..........you are always matching........c'mon now, noone's calling you a metrosexual just because you have your crap together man!

Overalls and Tennessee Volunteer shirts are not high end clothing....they are straight Coburn. ;D

fishfordollars reply :

I try to stay comfortable, but I always carry an extra, clean shirt. Never know when you will get blood or something else all over one.

flechero reply :

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What you wear has absolutely nothing to do with fishing...

You are right... it has mostly to do with comfort and a little to do with health and safety in the outdoors. The long sleeved "fishing shirts" I wear are fast drying, vented and are much cooler than even a short sleeved t-shirt. I suspect that if you spent much time fishing in our summer weather, you would probably be looking for a fishing shirt!

To go one step further, I have a long family history of skin cancer, and have had a few places cut out already on me... so long sleeves and spf ratings are important to me, especially since I often forget my sunscreen.

Seriously though, the comfort alone is worth twice the price.

D4u2s0t reply :

I just wear whatever's comfortable, depending on the weather. I don't have any specific "fishing clothes". If it's warm i wear a tshirt and shorts, if it's cooler i'll wear long sleeves. that's about the extent of it

J Francho reply :

To get back to the original question, get your wife some Blue Lizard sunblock, a nice long sleeve Columbia fishing shirt, and a pair of zip off slacks. It ain't pretty, but it really works protecting against the sun. She won't look half bad, either.

I don't burn, and in fact being mostly Native American, get pretty dark, but I don't like what constant exposure to the sun does to my skin. I also do not tolerate being cold at all. Anything below 70° gets uncomfortable. So I usually dress for the weather.

Here are a couple of shots of me from recent fashion shows, LOL.

Summer

Winter:

senile1 reply :

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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.

I grew up on a farm and drove tractors wearing nothing but a pair of cutoffs. (It was the 70s and very few worried about skin cancer at that time.) Many farmers wore old cotton T-shirts when they worked and their skin under those shirts was white as a baby's behind. (You've all heard of the farmer's tan.) So I don't understand where the UV protective clothing provides a tremendous benefit, except to the people who are selling it.

Please educate me on this subject because I don't see how this clothing is any better than what these old farmers wore for protection against the sun.

Actually, I just researched this topic and found some answers. It appears that this clothing isn't necessary for everyone. I obtained the quote below from the following link: http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/sun+protection.html.

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# All fabrics disrupt UV radiation to some degree. Clothing that does the best job carries an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) value. UPF ratings range from 15 (good) to 50+ (excellent).
# Some individuals have an elevated need for UPF-rated clothing, including:

* Fair-skinned, sun-sensitive people

* Children

* People spending extended time at high elevation, in equatorial regions or on reflective surfaces (such as snow or water).

# Not everyone needs to wear UV-protective clothing to guard against sunburn. People with "average" to darker skin types rarely get a sunburn on skin covered by clothing, even if they're wearing a basic T-shirt. Even so, UPF-rated clothing enhances everyone's protection against UV-related health risks.

burleytog reply :

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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.

BS,...You LOVE the high end techy clothing..........you are always matching........c'mon now, noone's calling you a metrosexual just because you have your crap together man!

Yes, I love UA. But I rarely match.

Glenn reply :

Yes, I care about what I look like. Sure I dress for comfort too, but I'm optimistic and always believe I'll catch a big one worth photographing. Decades ago, all my big fish photos looked like crap because I was in torn up sweats and t-shirts. I would show the pics to my friends and family - to show off the fish - and all they would focus on was my shoddy attire.

So ya, I dress for comfort AND fashion.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

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High tech clothing and all that Columbia stuff, is all highly recommended by the people *** sell it, market it or are sponsored by these companies
I have a collection of Faded Glory ( wallyworld) Cargo Shorts, and t shirts with holes in them ( hidden so Elaine doesn't declare them window rags) and it does not get more comfortable than that.

What you wear has absolutely nothing to do with fishing, unless you get sucked in by the industry.

That stuff might be what you wear in the rain and snow, but not me. Being able to stay out there when the bite is on has everything to do with fishing and it's nowhere near as easy in soaking wet jeans.

Gore tex is Gods gift to fisherman.

Doesn't have to be a big brand name either, lots of affordable stuff out there nowadays. It's not an elitist thing as insinuated above.

RoLo reply :

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I care about what I look like. Sure I dress for comfort too, but I'm optimistic and always believe I'll catch a big one worth photographing. Decades ago, all my big fish photos looked like crap because I was in torn up sweats and t-shirts. I would show the pics to my friends and family - to show off the fish - and all they would focus on was my shoddy attire.

So ya, I dress for comfort AND fashion.

cart7t reply :

Why not get rid of the boat insurance board (nobody uses it anyway) and rename it:

Bass Fishing Fashion.

I nominate Ryan to be the head fashion cop. Seriously, I don't know stuff about fashion, I could use some advice from some of you gir....er I mean guys on color coordination, what shoes go with what tackle bag, accesorizing for success, maybe a fashion show at the next road trip?

Long Mike and Burley could be models.

Olebiker reply :

If I am fun fishing I don't shave and wear one of my old faded World Wide Sportsman (Columbia knockoff) shirts and an old pair of shorts. I don't want SWMBO to think that I am really just out tomcattin' around so I don't want to look too spiffy.

Tournament day is another story. I shave and I wear a good Columbia shirt and, depending on the weather, a pair of clean jeans or khaki shorts. I want to look good (well, as good as I look) in the pictures.

One fashion thing I have found among the members of my bass club is that most of us will wear a floppy hat of some sort while fishing. I wear a Tilley hat. Once we get off the water, however, it's back to the ball cap.

I will always have a clean shirt to put on when I come off the water.

Muddy reply :

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What you wear has absolutely nothing to do with fishing...

You are right... it has mostly to do with comfort and a little to do with health and safety in the outdoors. The long sleeved "fishing shirts" I wear are fast drying, vented and are much cooler than even a short sleeved t-shirt. I suspect that if you spent much time fishing in our summer weather, you would probably be looking for a fishing shirt!

To go one step further, I have a long family history of skin cancer, and have had a few places cut out already on me... so long sleeves and spf ratings are important to me, especially since I often forget my sunscreen.

Seriously though, the comfort alone is worth twice the price.

Hey Keith: You are just too white ;D ;D I understand about sun and cancer, being dark skinned I just do not worry about things like that . Either way if I was naked I couldn't be more comfortable then in Cargo Shorts and a Tee Shirt.

8-)

Eddie Munster reply :

LateFall/Winter/Early Spring = Boots, yardworking jeans and a long sleeve 'has been' shirt.

Late Spring/Summer/Early Fall = Flip flops or yard sneakers, 'has been' shorts/tshirts.

I'm trolling for fish, not women. Caught my limit there already.

farmpond1 reply :

I'd rather grubby up an old pair of clothes than a good pair. So, no, I really don't care-except that I don't want to look like a homeless man. Except that I refuse to wear pink. But at the risk of sounding like a sexist, how a guy thinks isn't necessarily how many (read "most") women think. Fashion seems to always be factored in to a greater degree. Still, a wide brim hat doesn't seem dorky to me.

J Francho reply :

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I understand about sun and cancer, being dark skinned I just do not worry about things like that.

While dark skin may reduce your risk, it doesn't mean that we tan guys are immune. I had a speck removed, and I'm probably darker than most Caucasians.

At least slap some sunblock on, brutha!

Here's a pic from back when I didn't give it a second thought:

flechero reply :

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Hey Keith: You are just too white ;D ;D I understand about sun and cancer, being dark skinned I just do not worry about things like that . Either way if I was naked I couldn't be more comfortable then in Cargo Shorts and a Tee Shirt.

8-)

I been called worse! And yes, please keep wearing the shorts... for that matter PULL THEM UP A LITTLE HIGHER!!! ;D ;D There are some questionable pics of you around here already!!

I'm not what people usually call light skinned, but I guess we're just closer to the sun down here. ...lol

jbmaine reply :

Thanks for all the input everyone. I think LOML is finally convinced

Fishing Doug reply :

Looking good is a must. I never know who I am going to run into before I get to the lake, while I am at the lake, or after a day of fishing. As others have mentioned, I have a few old pictures of fish that I am proud of, however, I don't show them very often due to the fact that I am looking rough in all of them.

Usually for me it is kakhi shorts or pants (depending on weather), button down or other nice cotton shirt and Cole Haan or ecco moc's.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

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Either way if I was naked I couldn't be more comfortable then in Cargo Shorts and a Tee Shirt.
8-)

I dare you to come fish 6 hrs with me today in shorts and a t-shirt. 50 degrees and raining. Actually, "Tin" probably would,lol, the kid is constantly underdressed. I mean,...flip flops? .....it's SNOWING! lol

Muddy reply :

I have been dressing the same way for 41 years, I kind of figured out what made me feel comfortable when I was 17, still dress the same, when not a work or a dress function

Spring;

Leather Jacket

Dungarees

Carpenter Pants

t shirts

sneakers or suede shoes

Summer

Denim or twill shorts ( cargo added a few years ago)

t shirts

deck sneakers

Fall:

Leather Jacket

Dungarees

Carpenter Pants

t shirts

sneakers or suede shoes

Winter:

Leather Jacket ( for winter zip in the liner)

Dungarees

Carpenter Pants

t shirts

sneakers or suede shoes

When I am fishing, I am chilling out. I am not looking for a sponsor, or to make money or to be on any one's TV show, just chillin, so I am more than comfortable, love fishing in the rain in my shorts and t shirts. If it's 50 and rainy, I don't fish anymore, so no big deal.

I am so laid back and comfortable when I am fishing I do not want to go home at times. 8-)

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

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I have been dressing the same way for 41 years, I kind of figured out what made me feel comfortable when I was 17, still dress the same, when not a work or a dress function
Spring;

Leather Jacket

Dungarees

Carpenter Pants

t shirts

sneakers or suede shoes

Summer

Denim or twill shorts ( cargo added a few years ago)

t shirts

deck sneakers

Fall:

Leather Jacket

Dungarees

Carpenter Pants

t shirts

sneakers or suede shoes

Winter:

Leather Jacket ( for winter zip in the liner)

Dungarees

Carpenter Pants

t shirts

sneakers or suede shoes

When I am fishing, I am chilling out. I am not looking for a sponsor, or to make money or to be on any one's TV show, just chillin, so I am more than comfortable, love fishing in the rain in my shorts and t shirts. If it's 50 and rainy, I don't fish anymore, so no big deal.

I am so laid back and comfortable when I am fishing I do not want to go home at times. 8-)

I guess some people just LIKE a wet a$z, personally, I don't. Doesn't have anything to do with sponsorship or TV or any of the other insinuations you keep sticking in there. Get past that please. I am talking about wearing the right clothing for the right condition. Boats are wet. The best fishing is often during inclement weather. I'm just dealing with the way it is

-But for the record, I haven't had a North Face contract for over a year. I buy the stuff now,....but still like a dry backside.

Fishing Rhino reply :

A quick story about appearance.

My uncle who was retired from the Navy would regularly go lobstering with us when he and his wife visited my parents every summer.

He was the stereotype Navy guy. A bit rough around the edges, usually had a scrabble of beard, and wore threadworn clothes when he went on the boat.

The guy that fished with me was a schoolteacher. One day the fellow who headed up the ROTC at the school came with us. He was a retired Army Colonel, and he fit the stereotype.

Not a trace of five o'clock shadow. Pants pressed with pleat, and ditto for his tee shirt. A military man from head to toe.

He and my uncle hit it off, and as we headed down the river, they were engaged in animated conversation.

Got to the ocean and it all changed. The colonel gradually wilted as mal de mer set in.

My uncle gave us knowing smiles as the colonel, in spite of his best efforts, could not maintain his military demeanor and appearance.

The moral to this story. You either have it or you don't. The colonel and the sea were just not compatible.

Contrary to the Madison Avenue promotion, clothes do not make the man.

Fishing Rhino reply :

BTW, I believe in dressing appropriately for the weather. Fishing is no longer fun when you're wringing wet and chilled to the bone, or burned to a crisp.

Dry is good. Good quality raingear, windbreakers, dressed in layers, just like for golfing.

My comments relate strictly to the styling and profiling aspect of dressing for fishing.

Hey, if it's what you want to do, great. But please don't look down on those who choose not to.

CODbasser reply :

i always care what i look like, you never know when an opportunity will present itself. I dress for the weather, but i always have on clean clothes that are in good shape. i like to be clean and look good...a good rain suit is a must and if you get a good one it will look good to...just all depends on the person..

Muddy reply :

Hey LBH: The comments about sponsorship and TV shows was about the tone of this whole thread and people who are on these forums that are in the business, yes you among them as you have a gear line, but it is not personal

I.rar reply :

nope.

i really need to start dressing for the sun more though. i already have 'sun spots' all over my upper body and they arnt going away.

so to everyone who fishes in the sun/heat , PROTECT YOUR SKIN.

shootermcbob reply :

I like to look nice, but also want to be comfortable. I usually fish in a pair of clean khaki shorts, an under armour knock-off shirt (tucked in) and a ball hat or visor. I am clean, hair combed, teeth brushed, and presentable. The only thing that is questionable according to my fashion consultant whom I married 17 years ago is the asolo hiking boots I wear along with smartwool hiking socks. I fish alot of rip rap and am a bank fisherman. I like the sturdiness of the boots and the protection. She simply thinks they look dorky. ;D

Muddy reply :

Ellaine steals my fishing t shirts, with the holes in them and uses them for rags if I don't hide em ;D

RoLo reply :

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A quick story about appearance.
My uncle who was retired from the Navy would regularly go lobstering with us when he and his wife visited my parents every summer.

He was the stereotype Navy guy. A bit rough around the edges, usually had a scrabble of beard, and wore threadworn clothes when he went on the boat.

The guy that fished with me was a schoolteacher. One day the fellow who headed up the ROTC at the school came with us. He was a retired Army Colonel, and he fit the stereotype.

Not a trace of five o'clock shadow. Pants pressed with pleat, and ditto for his tee shirt. A military man from head to toe.

He and my uncle hit it off, and as we headed down the river, they were engaged in animated conversation.

Got to the ocean and it all changed. The colonel gradually wilted as mal de mer set in.

My uncle gave us knowing smiles as the colonel, in spite of his best efforts, could not maintain his military demeanor and appearance.

The moral to this story. You either have it or you don't. The colonel and the sea were just not compatible.

Contrary to the Madison Avenue promotion, clothes do not make the man.

That's an ideal situation FR,

Strap the colonel in a large open crate, and suspend him from the bow.

Every time the bow dips down and the the colonel meets the drink, he provides a free chum line.

An old mako technique ;D

Roger

Bernie Mac reply :

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To get back to the original question, get your wife some Blue Lizard sunblock, a nice long sleeve Columbia fishing shirt, and a pair of zip off slacks. It ain't pretty, but it really works protecting against the sun. She won't look half bad, either.
I don't burn, and in fact being mostly Native American, get pretty dark, but I don't like what constant exposure to the sun does to my skin. I also do not tolerate being cold at all. Anything below 70° gets uncomfortable. So I usually dress for the weather.

Here are a couple of shots of me from recent fashion shows, LOL.

Summer

Winter:

WOA...definitely in the wrong place for anything 70° are above. How do you do it Man?

D4u2s0t reply :

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I have been dressing the same way for 41 years, I kind of figured out what made me feel comfortable when I was 17, still dress the same, when not a work or a dress function
Spring;

Leather Jacket

Dungarees

Carpenter Pants

t shirts

sneakers or suede shoes

Summer

Denim or twill shorts ( cargo added a few years ago)

t shirts

deck sneakers

Fall:

Leather Jacket

Dungarees

Carpenter Pants

t shirts

sneakers or suede shoes

Winter:

Leather Jacket ( for winter zip in the liner)

Dungarees

Carpenter Pants

t shirts

sneakers or suede shoes

When I am fishing, I am chilling out. I am not looking for a sponsor, or to make money or to be on any one's TV show, just chillin, so I am more than comfortable, love fishing in the rain in my shorts and t shirts. If it's 50 and rainy, I don't fish anymore, so no big deal.

I am so laid back and comfortable when I am fishing I do not want to go home at times. 8-)

I guess some people just LIKE a wet a$z, personally, I don't. Doesn't have anything to do with sponsorship or TV or any of the other insinuations you keep sticking in there. Get past that please. I am talking about wearing the right clothing for the right condition. Boats are wet. The best fishing is often during inclement weather. I'm just dealing with the way it is

-But for the record, I haven't had a North Face contract for over a year. I buy the stuff now,....but still like a dry backside.

why do you keep assuming that no one wears different clothes depending on the weather? I've been in a boat plenty of times and have never had a wet ***. just because someone chooses to wear shorts and a t-shirt doesn't mean that's what they wear if it's raining. Just because someone doesn't dress the same way as you do doesn't mean they're wrong.

flechero reply :

Hey muddy, I just got fitted for a new tournament outfit. It's spiffy and provides UV protection as well. I think it will double nicely for both bass and crappie fishing. What do you think?

RippinLips86 reply :

no it doesnt matter as long as your line is wet.

that is Memo in the background

Muddy reply :

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Hey muddy, I just got fitted for a new tournament outfit. It's spiffy and provides UV protection as well. I think it will double nicely for both bass and crappie fishing. What do you think?

BELLO!!!!!! You should be fishing the East River dressed like that ;D

Bernie Mac reply :

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Hey muddy, I just got fitted for a new tournament outfit. It's spiffy and provides UV protection as well. I think it will double nicely for both bass and crappie fishing. What do you think?

Mike Iaconelli was fishing in some Armania pants in an Episode of City Limits Fishing...but hey, he's a lil "off the chain" anyways...

dmac14 reply :

Nope. I am a big fan of shorts and boots, looks real classsy. I mean how many women do you see out fishing, or if its nice out then my shirt may be off, man boobs gotta get tan somehow :-X

DINK WHISPERER reply :

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Nope. I am a big fan of shorts and boots, looks real classsy. I mean how many women do you see out fishing, or if its nice out then my shirt may be off, man boobs gotta get tan somehow :-X

On the lakes i fish women are actually pretty common! I just saw one this past weekend in a HUGE bass boat(about 21ft) custom painted in pink with lightning airbrush work done. It had all black and pink painted interior. And to top it all off, she was flippin' grass mats like a pro! I almost fell in love at first site, LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Catt reply :

Do you care what you look like when you're out fishing?

I dress to impress me

Fit, Form, & Function!

basswitch reply :

It all depends, but I almost always regret it when I go out without my hair decent or a little makeup on, because that always seems to be when I catch somethin I want my picture with!

When I go out with my cute lil fishin' buddy, I dress up a little, cause I know she will... and seriously what's hotter than two chicks fishin in a 16 foot deep v? Deep V shirts, to let the girls get some sun... :-*

LCpointerKILLA reply :

No, because I always look fresh and clean.

mike304 reply :

I could care less what I look like as long as I'm fishing!!!!!!!!

D4u2s0t reply :

going out today, cargo shorts, white t-shirt, and sandals. i'll have the rainjacket handy. that's similar to what I normally wear.

smdono reply :

People know to stay away from me when I'm on the lake, knowing that 50 percent of the time i like to sunbathe butt naked.

bigfish88 reply :

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People know to stay away from me when I'm on the lake, knowing that 50 percent of the time i like to sunbathe butt naked.

HAHA!

bassmedic46 reply :

I go with comfort.

Fishing Cowgirl reply :

I dress for the weather and plenty of sun block. I have issues with skin cancer and getting carved up by the dr every 6 months. I have one of the ball caps with neck flap, fishing shirt, shorts and still plenty of sun block.

Always put on a little makeup with water proof mascara..don't want to look like Alice Cooper in case of a rain shower coming through.

roadwarrior reply :

Function, comfort and style go hand-in-hand,

there is no need for compromise.

http://thevirtualdimemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/03/urban-fisherman.html

8-)

Tokyo Tony reply :

I'm all about comfort, which is why I usually fish butt-naked. If it's a residential area I'll wear a g-string, out of respect for the residents.

In all the pics I've posted here, I've had to photoshop clothes into them ;-)

DINK WHISPERER reply :

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I'm all about comfort, which is why I usually fish butt-naked. If it's a residential area I'll wear a g-string, out of respect for the residents.
In all the pics I've posted here, I've had to photoshop clothes into them ;-)

Fishing Rhino reply :

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It all depends, but I almost always regret it when I go out without my hair decent or a little makeup on, because that always seems to be when I catch somethin I want my picture with!
When I go out with my cute lil fishin' buddy, I dress up a little, cause I know she will... and seriously what's hotter than two chicks fishin in a 16 foot deep v? Deep V shirts, to let the girls get some sun... :-*

Which do you regret? Not looking good for the camera, or catching something you want to be photographed with.

Well, we've all got priorities. If the fates have determined that you will catch bigger fish when you are less than optimum, it seems you have a choice to make.

You can fuss and primp and settlle for smaller fish, but look better catching smaller fish, or catch bigger fish while not looking as good.

I know what my choice would be.

Mr Jenkins reply :

ITs like this if i cant be the best im gonna look the best, all the way down to my woo daves signature sandalls lol

dmac14 reply :

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Nope. I am a big fan of shorts and boots, looks real classsy. I mean how many women do you see out fishing, or if its nice out then my shirt may be off, man boobs gotta get tan somehow :-X

On the lakes i fish women are actually pretty common! I just saw one this past weekend in a HUGE bass boat(about 21ft) custom painted in pink with lightning airbrush work done. It had all black and pink painted interior. And to top it all off, she was flippin' grass mats like a pro! I almost fell in love at first site, LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Welll... did you get them digits?

That would be one heck of a girlfriend, no need to beg to go fish.

DINK WHISPERER reply :

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Nope. I am a big fan of shorts and boots, looks real classsy. I mean how many women do you see out fishing, or if its nice out then my shirt may be off, man boobs gotta get tan somehow :-X

On the lakes i fish women are actually pretty common! I just saw one this past weekend in a HUGE bass boat(about 21ft) custom painted in pink with lightning airbrush work done. It had all black and pink painted interior. And to top it all off, she was flippin' grass mats like a pro! I almost fell in love at first site, LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Welll... did you get them digits?

That would be one heck of a girlfriend, no need to beg to go fish.

Nope, no digits! That's too much women for me man, LOL!!!!!!!!!

basswitch reply :

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It all depends, but I almost always regret it when I go out without my hair decent or a little makeup on, because that always seems to be when I catch somethin I want my picture with!
When I go out with my cute lil fishin' buddy, I dress up a little, cause I know she will... and seriously what's hotter than two chicks fishin in a 16 foot deep v? Deep V shirts, to let the girls get some sun... :-*

Which do you regret? Not looking good for the camera, or catching something you want to be photographed with.

Well, we've all got priorities. If the fates have determined that you will catch bigger fish when you are less than optimum, it seems you have a choice to make.

You can fuss and primp and settlle for smaller fish, but look better catching smaller fish, or catch bigger fish while not looking as good.

I know what my choice would be.

The answer to that lies in my avatar, I looked like but still wanted a picture with my 4lb smallie!

CRFisher reply :

I fish the banks in my hometown, a very populated area. So I'll try to look presentable. If I'm going farther from home, I'll dress more for function than looks.

I actually stop off and fish on the way home for work quite a bit and get some looks fishing in a dress shirt and dockers.

J Francho reply :

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To get back to the original question, get your wife some Blue Lizard sunblock, a nice long sleeve Columbia fishing shirt, and a pair of zip off slacks. It ain't pretty, but it really works protecting against the sun. She won't look half bad, either.
I don't burn, and in fact being mostly Native American, get pretty dark, but I don't like what constant exposure to the sun does to my skin. I also do not tolerate being cold at all. Anything below 70° gets uncomfortable. So I usually dress for the weather.

Here are a couple of shots of me from recent fashion shows, LOL.

Summer

Winter:

WOA...definitely in the wrong place for anything 70° are above. How do you do it Man?

I suffer, and wear layers for 9 months of the year. The other three months are paradise. I love August up here, 90's, 100% humidity.

cart7t reply :

Wow. A 7 page fashion thread.

roadwarrior reply :

Maybe it's something people think about even if they

don't want to admit they care, at least a little. I guess

I don't understand why anyone wouldn't have "fishing

clothes". They are no more expensive than jeans and

a shirt and much cheaper than hunting attire. Plus, most

of my "casual clothes" are also fishing outfits!

8-)

aceman387 reply :

i usually dress for comfort but also to keep my skin covered because i do alot of shore fishing and there are a lot of hungry ticks out this time of year.

bigfish88 reply :

this thread will never stop.

Bernie Mac reply :

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To get back to the original question, get your wife some Blue Lizard sunblock, a nice long sleeve Columbia fishing shirt, and a pair of zip off slacks. It ain't pretty, but it really works protecting against the sun. She won't look half bad, either.
I don't burn, and in fact being mostly Native American, get pretty dark, but I don't like what constant exposure to the sun does to my skin. I also do not tolerate being cold at all. Anything below 70° gets uncomfortable. So I usually dress for the weather.

Here are a couple of shots of me from recent fashion shows, LOL.

Summer

Winter:

WOA...definitely in the wrong place for anything 70° or above. How do you do it Man?

I suffer, and wear layers for 9 months of the year. The other three months are paradise. I love August up here, 90's, 100% humidity.

I hear u brother on that (same with me being a FL Boy and all)...the first winter sent me into ...nice weather we had just this weekend even though the water's still cold for wading :-?

Unknownwaters reply :

i reach into my dresser, grab the first thing that doesnt look lame, and go fishing, preferably in darker clothing.

Fishing Rhino reply :

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i reach into my dresser, grab the first thing that doesnt look lame, and go fishing, preferably in darker clothing.

Enquiring minds want to know. When do you wear the "lame" stuff?

Muddy reply :

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Maybe it's something people think about even if they
don't want to admit they care, at least a little. I guess

I don't understand why anyone wouldn't have "fishing

clothes". They are no more expensive than jeans and

a shirt and much cheaper than hunting attire. Plus, most

of my "casual clothes" are also fishing outfits!

Because I don't want to look the part i want to be the part

8-)

SirSnookalot reply :

Much of it has to with where you are fishing. Being in Florida much of my fishing attire is doubles as casual wear, fishing shorts and columbia t or Guy Harvey shirts and sandals( perfect dinner attire anywhere here). Fishing shirts are too hot, especially the synthetic ones, have about half dozen that I never wear). In cooler months a pair of sweat pants, windbreaker and waterproof socks, until the chill is out of the air.

The no seeums are so bad this year that I'm ordering buzz off clothing, gloves, and face mask.

flechero reply :

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Fishing shirts are too hot, especially the synthetic ones

I can say they vary by fabric and brand, pretty dramatically... the megellan from Academy will roast me but certain orvis and columbia shirts I find MUCH cooler than even a short sleeved t-shirt. (even within columbia's line up there are a couple very cool and a couple not so cool fabrics!)

Jig Thrower reply :

who cares what u look like its not like your going to see the fish until u pull one out of the water

Big Phish reply :

I look great no matter what.

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