This is the first rainsuit to get the U.S. Coast Guardâs approval as a flotation and hypothermia-protection device. The waterproof, breathable shell keeps the elements out while another layer lets your body breathe so you donât feel clammy. Fleece-lined pockets keep your hands dry and reflective accents let you stand out â on the boat or in the water.
FishSkinz has been designing funky fish for shirts for years, but it’s only recently dipping its toe in the freshwater market. Say hello to the Largemouth Bass design, in which a huge half-skeleton bass engulfs a frog. The shirts come in 100 percent cotton in short- and long-sleeve versions and in microfiber in long-sleeve. MSRP ranges from $19.99 to $44. The company also offers a decal with the same design for $9.99.
Like the Alabama Rig, this tee is sure to create a stir on the water. Featuring a custom, next-generation design with lure silhouette and frenzied bass ready to bite, and stamped with a new-style BK Charger Logo Text print on the right sleeve, this 100% ultra-soft cotton tee is armed and ready for your outdoor lifestyle. Though the photo says “‘Bama Rig” the name is in fact ‘Brella Rig.
These kicks will keep your feet cool and dry no matter how wet it gets. The upper is made with Columbiaâs Omni-Freeze ZERO sweat-activated cooling liner, mesh and a quick lace toggle system, so they never come untied. The midsole is cushioned with Techlite material, and the sole is non-marking Omni-Grip material that grips when wet. Expect to pay $90.
Some of Bass Kingâs newest gear is built with a specially treated 100% polyester fabric with 50+ UPF rating. This unique Stretch Flex fabric is water repellent and stain resistant with anti-odor properties that will battle the outdoor elements alongside you. Featuring full-length vented mesh panels, the Bass King BassTech shirt is breaking new ground when it comes to performance fishing apparel.
Rather than slather sunblock all over your ears, neck and chest when it’s hot outside and you want to protect yourself from sun damage, try wearing a Hooded Tee made by Valley Fashions. The SPF 30+ shirt is a combination T-shirt, jacket, hat, wrist cover and neck wrap. But the lightweight shirt is cool enough to be worn even when it’s up to 95 degrees outside. It’s made of 100 percent polyester performance bird’s-eye fabric. It’s quick drying and moisture wicking. It costs $80 to $90.
The Men’s Freezer by Warbird has a Florida motif, showcasing some of the Sunshine State’s best bass lakes, as well as an illustration of the gamefish. The shirt is moisture-wicking and breathable, and it has side vents to help air circulate. It comes in gray or white, and it carries a 50+ SPF rating. Sizes are S to 2X, and the button-up retails for $70.
The Performance Signature long-sleeve tee by Warbird is made of a polyester blend and has UV protection with an SPF rating of 50+. It has a large illustration of a bass with a Florida lake map in the background. The shirt is moisture-wicking and breathable. It comes in green or white. Sizes are S to 2X, and it costs $40.
Gillâs new line of UV Tec clothing keeps the wearer dry, comfortable and protected from the sun with a UPF 50+ rating. The fabric is light weight, moisture wicking and fast drying. UV Tec comes in several styles for men and women, including T-shirts, polos and shorts. Prices range from $39.95 to $79.95.
The Contender jacket and bib offer high-quality Gore-Tex protection at a lower price point than some of the company’s prior offerings. The jacket has several pockets, a storm hood and adjustable cuffs. It has a large storm hood that fits easily over your helmet, mask or cap. The Contender jacket retails for $349.95, and the bib for $299.95.
SolarFlex long-sleeve tee is one of several solar-protective products in Simms’ lineup. It has a UPF rating of 30+. It’s also anti-odor and has moisture management capabilities. It sells for $39.95 to $49.95, depending on the pattern. New colors this year are seagrass, grey and slate blue, plus a series of artist prints.
Want to be able to fish at night without having to haul a flashlight or wear fancy headgear? Now, thanks to Panther Vision, you can just wear a ball cap and be good to go — in the dark. A hidden button in the bill of the PowerCap Pro Series Lighted Hat lights up so you can see the fish — or the tackle or the dock or whatever you need to see. You can choose green or white LED lights, each with 61 hours of battery life. The cap costs $29.99.
The Catalyst Flotation Pant is designed with the same technology as Mustang Survivalâs Catalyst Flotation Jacket and Coat. The pants are waterproof and breatheable, and they offer protection from hypothermia. Cold hands will appreciate the fleeced-lined hand warmer pockets. The legs are zippered for easy on and off.
Stay cool, dry and protected from the sun in Columbia’s new PFG Freezer Zero. The long-sleeve shirt is made of antimicrobial material with UP 50+ sun protection built in. Your sweat actually activates the cooling ability of the shirt’s Omni-Freeze Zero technology. The shirt costs $75.
The Strykr jacket by Stormr lets you keep all your gear handy while also keeping you warm and dry. It has pockets galore — one for a cell phone, two on the chest for gear and two zippered, waterproof ones above the waist. The Strykr is windproof and waterproof, and the interior is lined with fleece. And for the perfect fit, almost everything is adjustable — the cuffs, waist and hood. A Strykr bib is also available.
Carhartt’s new Surrey Bib Overalls protect clothes from the rain so you can fish in comfort. The fabric is made of PVC, so you know the water just won’t get in. The bib has adjustable snap closures for the suspenders, the waist opening and the leg openings. Available colors are green, yellow and orange, and sizes range from small to 4X.
The Astoria is a cotton canvas jacket by Carhartt that is both waterproof and breathable. The hood is detachable. You get two inside pockets and three outside, with a port for headphones between the outside and inside pockets so you can listen to your tunes while fishing. The cuffs have angled opening for greater range of motion for casting. The Astoria comes in black and canyon brown, in sizes from small to 3X.
The Toadz Firebelly rain jacket is Frogg Toggs’ answer to a wet day of fishing. It’s windproof, waterproof and breathable, made of the company’s own hybrid fabric, ToadSkinz. There’s plenty of room to store your gear in the expandable front pockets and zippered ones at the chest. If it’s cold to boot, stuff your hands in the hand-warmer pockets. It comes in four colors in men’s sizes, small to 2X.
The Frogg Toggs ToadRage rain jacket combines the company’s durable ToadSkinz fabric with a DriPore film that is waterproof and breathable. The jacket is fully adjustable for the perfect fit, from the hood to the waist to the cuffs. It comes in six colors in men’s sizes, small to 2X.
The ToadSkinz Bib by Frogg Toggs has fully sealed and taped waterproof seams to keep the wearer dry. The leg openings are adjustable and zippered with a storm flap so you can put them on and take them off easily. The bib has an elastic waist as well as a belt for the right fit. The bib is black and comes in men’s sizes, small to 2X.
