Staying Cool & Protected this Summer

For bass fishing anglers, summer is the perfect time to get out on the water and catch some fish. However, with the heat and humidity, it’s important to dress properly to stay cool and comfortable. Here are some summer time clothing tips for bass fishing anglers:

1. Wear light-colored clothing: Light-colored clothing reflects the sun’s rays and helps to keep you cool. Choose light-colored shirts and pants made of breathable fabrics like cotton or nylon. One of our favorites hear at the Bass Cast is the Huk Waypoint Tech Hoodie.

2. Wear a hat: A wide-brimmed hat can provide shade and protect your face and neck from the sun. Look for a hat with a mesh lining to allow air flow like the Huk Performance Bucket Hat. The Huk Performance Bucket Hat has a full brim to protect your head from sunburn. Perforated Panels for Breathability Sun protection from the shade of a full brim hat.

3. Wear sunglasses: Polarized sunglasses not only protect your eyes from the sun’s glare, but also help you see fish in the water. We recommend the Strike King S11 Optics Clinch Polarized Sunglasses.

• The Strike King S11 Optics Clinch are Strike King Optic’s newest frame style.

• 100% polarized and block 100% of harmful ultraviolet light.

• Reduce eye strain.

• Improve underwater visibility in certain light conditions.

• Offered in for frame/lens color combinations.

4. Wear moisture-wicking clothing: Moisture-wicking clothing helps to keep you dry and cool by wicking sweat away from your skin. Look for shirts and pants made of materials like polyester or nylon. One of my fan favorites is the AFTCO Samurai Long Sleeve Performance Sun Shirt. 

The AFTCO Samurai Long Sleeve Performance Sun Shirt is AFTCO’s most popular and best-selling product. UPF 50+ sun protection blocks more than 98 percent of the sun’s harmful UV rays. AFCOOL quick-dry, moisture-wicking material treated with AFGUARD stain release.

5. Wear sunscreen: Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. There are so many different brands on the market today to choose from we just encourage you to pick the best one for your skin.

6. Wear water shoes or sandals: Water shoes or sandals with good traction can protect your feet from rocks and other hazards in the water.

7. Pack a lightweight rain jacket: Summer storms can pop up unexpectedly. Pack a lightweight rain jacket to stay dry if the weather turns. Another fan favorite is the AFTCO Transformer Packable Fishing Jacket.

The AFTO Transformer Packable Fishing Jacket is a jacket that has 10K Water Resistance (keeps you dry in light rain) that can pack down into it’s own right hand pocket for maximum portability. The Transformer Fishing Jacket is made from 92% nylon / 8% spandex 10K/4K with .10 Ripstop Full Dull 2 Way Stretch and 10K water resistance. For adjustability, the Transformer has two hand pockets as well as an adjustable hood and adjustable hem. The arms have Velcro cuff adjustment to keep rain and water out. The packable AFTCO Transformer Jacket is emblazoned with a screenprinted AFTCO logo to let everyone know that you don’t mess around when it comes to your technical gear!

By following these summer time clothing tips, bass fishing anglers can stay cool and comfortable on the water and focus on catching some fish.

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