Hat couture of Elites

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(Editor’s note: These hat critiques are to be read in the voice of your favorite fashionista, or least favorite. Think Joan Rivers, or Tim Gunn, maybe a Robin Williams’ caricature.) Mike Iaconelli strikes a playful pose in this stunning raised logo cap by Toyota. It really picks up the highlights in his rain suit. Work it, Ike!

Photo: Mike Suchan

Gerald Swindle plays to the camera with a wistful look in this Team Plowboy offering that has us intrigued with its edgy cowboy fish, typeface and rustic colors.
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Gerald Swindle plays to the camera with a wistful look in this Team Plowboy offering that has us intrigued with its edgy cowboy fish, typeface and rustic colors.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Nothing comes between Fletcher Shyrock and his flat-bills. Here he dons a fashion forward Under Armour, with geometric pattern and off-center logo.
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Nothing comes between Fletcher Shyrock and his flat-bills. Here he dons a fashion forward Under Armour, with geometric pattern and off-center logo.

Photo: Mike Suchan

The paparazzi captured this impromptu shot of veteran Tommy Biffle, who wears Gene Larew or he wears nothing at all.
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The paparazzi captured this impromptu shot of veteran Tommy Biffle, who wears Gene Larew or he wears nothing at all.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Clifford Pirch goes topless, showing off a scandalously curvy bill. Wait, is that a wardrobe malfunction?
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Clifford Pirch goes topless, showing off a scandalously curvy bill. Wait, is that a wardrobe malfunction?

Photo: Mike Suchan

Jet-setter Carl Jocumsen has plied his trade for designers like Hobie Fishing since being discovered in Australia. That ain’t no shrimp on the barbi!
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Jet-setter Carl Jocumsen has plied his trade for designers like Hobie Fishing since being discovered in Australia. That ain’t no shrimp on the barbi!

Photo: Mike Suchan

Long-time pro Shaw Grigsby, posing for Triton’s expedition series, has graced gangways from New York (upstate) to Paris (the one in Tennessee).
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Long-time pro Shaw Grigsby, posing for Triton’s expedition series, has graced gangways from New York (upstate) to Paris (the one in Tennessee).

Photo: Mike Suchan

Fashion riddle. What’s black and white and read all over? Todd Faircloth’s hat, of course.
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Fashion riddle. What’s black and white and read all over? Todd Faircloth’s hat, of course.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Oh my, what crisp, clean lines! And the hat’s nice, too. (See what I did there?) Brandon Palaniuk and Rigid lead for the prestigious “Cappy Award.”
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Oh my, what crisp, clean lines! And the hat’s nice, too. (See what I did there?) Brandon Palaniuk and Rigid lead for the prestigious “Cappy Award.”

Photo: Mike Suchan

BoomBoom goes zoom, zoom. And Fred Roumbanis obviously keeps company with a fast crowd.
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BoomBoom goes zoom, zoom. And Fred Roumbanis obviously keeps company with a fast crowd.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Jersey boy Adrian Avena is all about color coordination, and more than just a splash. He and his boat sure do pop -- wait, that orange and red don't quite match the color scheme.
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Jersey boy Adrian Avena is all about color coordination, and more than just a splash. He and his boat sure do pop -- wait, that orange and red don't quite match the color scheme.

Photo: Mike Suchan

What a huge statement in black and white for Josh Bertrand!
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What a huge statement in black and white for Josh Bertrand!

Photo: Mike Suchan

(Now channel Stefon from SNL) Morizo Shimizu’s hat has everything: cuckoo wings, a royal proclamation; flag fusion, bill text; two slogans; side cards; and a kinder grinner.
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(Now channel Stefon from SNL) Morizo Shimizu’s hat has everything: cuckoo wings, a royal proclamation; flag fusion, bill text; two slogans; side cards; and a kinder grinner. What’s that, pray tell? You know, it’s that thing where a little guy smiles bigger than the Cheshire cat while nodding a lot and talking smack about how big your mama is.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Gray and white makes newlywed Jonathon VanDam a trendsetter.
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Gray and white makes newlywed Jonathon VanDam a trendsetter.

Photo: Mike Suchan

David Walker knows every angler needs that one little black number.
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David Walker knows every angler needs that one little black number.

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Orange is the new black for Chris Lane. Pa-pow!
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Orange is the new black for Chris Lane. Pa-pow!

Photo: Mike Suchan

The fishing world is abuzz about the fab embroidery of Alton Jones’ latest Skeeter.
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The fishing world is abuzz about the fab embroidery of Alton Jones’ latest Skeeter.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Casey Scanlon and Team Nitro give a thumbs up, and get back two snaps and a Z.
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Casey Scanlon and Team Nitro give a thumbs up, and get back two snaps and a Z.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Brandon Lester puts the X in sexy with this offering from MHX.
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Brandon Lester puts the X in sexy with this offering from MHX.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Yum is right, Jason Christie. And my, what dimples you have.
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Yum is right, Jason Christie. And my, what dimples you have.

Photo: Mike Suchan

John Murray’s B&W portfolio shot represents old school mixing with new, what with his retro Lucas logo on the latest texture.
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John Murray’s B&W portfolio shot represents old school mixing with new, what with his retro Lucas logo on the latest texture.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Sharp is an understatement for the understated but totally put together Kevin VanDam. He looks like a bass fishing assassin … he’s dressed to cull.
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Sharp is an understatement for the understated but totally put together Kevin VanDam. He looks like a bass fishing assassin … he’s dressed to cull.

Photo: Mike Suchan

They say whether for fashion or function, camo is never off-trend. Casey Ashley also makes us ask, how many Tritons can you see?
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They say whether for fashion or function, camo is never off-trend. Casey Ashley also makes us ask, how many Tritons can you see?

Photo: Mike Suchan

Big and tall Jason Williamson models a vintage Bass Pro Shops cap, mixing it with a modern rain suit for a look that’s on point.
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Big and tall Jason Williamson models a vintage Bass Pro Shops cap, mixing it with a modern rain suit for a look that’s on point.

Photo: Mike Suchan

One doesn’t have to make a Quantum leap to see Jordan Lee is on the call sheet.
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One doesn’t have to make a Quantum leap to see Jordan Lee is on the call sheet.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Flat-bills are flat-liners -- they’re to die for. New face Jay Brainard shows what’s on the BassCat walk, in an image good enough for his 8 x 10 glossy.
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Flat-bills are flat-liners -- they’re to die for. New face Jay Brainard shows what’s on the BassCat walk, in an image good enough for his 8 x 10 glossy.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Chad Morgenthaler shows off the curves of his couture head covering.
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Chad Morgenthaler shows off the curves of his couture head covering.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Steve Kennedy goes old school. “I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. McKinnis.”
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Steve Kennedy goes old school. “I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. McKinnis.”

Photo: Mike Suchan

Jeff Kriet is rockin’ the team colors …
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Jeff Kriet is rockin’ the team colors …

Photo: Mike Suchan

… As is Bobby Lane. But we think they don't mind showing up in the same outfit.
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… As is Bobby Lane. But we think they don't mind showing up in the same outfit.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Edwin Evers knows what brought him to the dance and what jumps his motor.
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Edwin Evers knows what brought him to the dance and what jumps his motor.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Ott DeFoe is also on that Nitro Z21 team, with the latest must-have -- a throwback acid-washed look.
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Ott DeFoe is also on that Nitro Z21 team, with the latest must-have -- a throwback acid-washed look.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Only a Classic pro like Rick Clunn can pull off white after Labor Day.
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Only a Classic pro like Rick Clunn can pull off white after Labor Day.

Photo: Mike Suchan

Here's the fashion rundown of the hat couture of the Elites.

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