Z-ster Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Hi Guys, Just wondering what fisho's on this forum wear to protect themselves from the sun? I tend to wear a t-shirt, sunscreen and a hat. However, I occasionally get a little sloppy applying the sunscreen and miss a spot or two, or I don't apply enough on other occasions. It's also a bit of a pain to apply when you're in a hurry getting to your favorite fishing location and rig up. So I've been thinking of getting a proper cap that protects my ears and neck and also purchasing a proper long sleeve fishing shirt. These seem to be made of a lightweight and comfortable materials that helps keep you cool, so I'm wondering if anyone has some recommendations on which brands/styles they prefer. Also, would a hiking store offer a better, and possibly cheaper, variety of such products? Thanks, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Broad brim straw hat and long sleeve shirt ( shimano do high collars and are very light weight and cool ( other brands are available ) . Long pants on other boats boardies on mine cos of the launch. Crimbo pressie this year included one of the neck head tube things to wrap me up like a ninja. I still get burnt though cos the excitement to fish takes over. I keep an spf 50 rollon in my bag so I don't have to rub fishy fingers all over my face! Edited December 31, 2014 by NaClH2OK9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtBundy Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 One of my christmas presents was a hat called a frillneck - normal cap with a cloth that acts like a kepi hat but can also be wrapped around the face or velcoed up into a variety of positions to cover the face, neck etc. Works brilliantly, nice and cool (thermally - dunno about looks department). http://www.frillneck.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25_37&products_id=135 Other than that I have a shimano vented shirt that covers the arms but has a lot of ventilation so it stays fairly cool. I probably should find something better than boardies for my legs though. Also the kids swimming school did a xmas party that included some free samples from Banana boat - one of them was a spray on sunscreen that I have found quite good, at least as effective as the sloppy rub in ones and a lot cleaner and quicker to apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneyfisher12 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I wear a long sleeve fishing shirt board shorts and one of those face masks called a head sox and my fishraider hat Cheers sydneyfisher12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I try not to spend to much time in the sun, but I always keep covered with plenty of sunscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reese Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 as above good straw hat and nice long sleve shirt, just gotta worry about legs and hands, i wish they made some light thin pants so legs are covered and not to hot. my skin goes red at the first site of sun so i like to cover up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 i rarely wear any protection and do long days fishing in summer often come home with blisters but thats all going to change as one of my cousins i grew up with ive just been told is in the last stages of skin cancer its hitting home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hey Reese. Try one of the outdoor style shops like Kathmandu ( prob spelt wrong) I've got a couple of pairs of walking trousers. Quick dry. Zip and out kegs. Cool as anything I've tried mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reese Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 awesome ill have a look - cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle18 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Try the long work pants at the big variety stores. Around $15 made of cotton . Cheap with a couple of pockets. They are not good to work in but more suitable for fishing. Buy a bigger size to give you more room. They slip on and off easily. Bit like track pants. Same go`s with the shirts. Poor quality but great for fishing. Nothing beats a great straw hat. Look after it or buy a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-ster Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks for all the replies. While I was down with a cold a couple of days ago, my wife decided to pop out to BCF during the sales and purchase a Shimano long sleeved shirt for me at a discounted price. I may look like a bit of a dork wearing it but at least I won't get sun burnt. As for the pant, I have a pair of lightweight hiking pants that zip off just below the knees, which I purchased many years ago. These will match the shirt and multiply the dork effect. However, if I can catch fish like a pro this should help to reduce the dokiness to an acceptable level. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belligero Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Apparently the aerosol sunblock can cause orange stains on your boat. Not sure if this is true however there's a lot mentioned about it on other US forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Z-ster. IMHO the only bad look is red and blistered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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