Can you all recommend a fishing face mask for sun protection?

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Not for Covid. I’ve been fishing a lot. I wear a BUFFS face mask but it’s okay. Any fishing dedicated ones? My dermatologist admonished me big time. I need to take her seriously.

any recommendations? The waters are so muddy now? With everyone buying face covers.

 

[taggart_lumpy]

simms sun hood and gloves

 

[sndmn11]

Colorado made https://www.phunkshunwear.com/

 

[SDHNTR]

Aftco

 

[Corvus Corax]

Grund’ens fish head neck gaiter. UPF 50 rated.

 

[Fireman03]

N95

 

[tgus59]

I like my Columbia PFG one. I think its UPF 50, but could be wrong.

 

[Rich M]

I can't stand them. Wish could.

I wear a huge hat, long sleeves, gloves, and sometimes gator. Don't like the feel of the face coveting tho.

 

[AKG]

I have an older HUK neck gaiter, it's just a tube of some type of stretch fabric. It works fine if just worn around my neck, but crushes my nose if if try to pull it up further when I feel my face burning.

 

[Wapiti1]

Salt armor is what I have and it works well. Not much different than any other option for a buff.

Jeremy

 

[Doc Holliday]

Aftco hooded shirt, comes with a built in face mask. 50 spf

Men's Fish Ninja 2 Long Sleeve Sun Hoodie | West Marine

Check out our Men's Fish Ninja 2 Long Sleeve Sun Hoodie and more from West Marine!

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[mwebs]

Seems like everyone that fly fishes is now allergic to the sun, when did that happen? I get it if you have issues and your doctor is giving you advice, but it seems like you can only be a fishing bro now if your covered head to toe and have double buffs on, a sun hood, hat and polarized pit vipers. It's getting more ridiculous each time I hit the water, just wear something that shades your face and sun screen or a buff.

 

[Pitter]

I really like the Dead Drift ones. They have cool hats too.

 

[07yzryder]

Aftco

i run the aftco with the mesh around the nose and mouth along with a wide brimmed hat. Covers head neck and sunglasses cover the last of it. keeps me sane on those 4-5 day tuna trips.

 

[Vandy321]

Simms

Seems like everyone that fly fishes is now allergic to the sun, when did that happen? I get it if you have issues and your doctor is giving you advice, but it seems like you can only be a fishing bro now if your covered head to toe and have double buffs on, a sun hood, hat and polarized pit vipers. It's getting more ridiculous each time I hit the water, just wear something that shades your face and sun screen or a buff.

Maybe ask yourself why other people wearing sun protection bothers you. Wear what you want, don't worry about others. Not to mention you live in Idaho. Go fish the flats in the bahamas or pole around in FL for a year and skip the sun protection and tell us what your doctor says.

 

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Seems like everyone that fly fishes is now allergic to the sun, when did that happen? I get it if you have issues and your doctor is giving you advice, but it seems like you can only be a fishing bro now if your covered head to toe and have double buffs on, a sun hood, hat and polarized pit vipers. It's getting more ridiculous each time I hit the water, just wear something that shades your face and sun screen or a buff.

i appreciate the comment. i truly do. cancer took out every male in my family except my brother and i and a few cousins. my family is cancer's personal playground. my doctor gave me very clear warnings.

i dont love sunscreen.

 

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simms sun hood and gloves

thanks. very difficult to find right now.

last night in the shower, i noted my hands are DARK!! dark dark. goot idea with the gloves. i didnt consider gloves!!

 

[Vandy321]

thanks. very difficult to find right now.

last night in the shower, i noted my hands are DARK!! dark dark. goot idea with the gloves. i didnt consider gloves!!

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Same solarflex name for the face shield...

 

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thanks VANDY!! the guy mentioned "fly fishing"..i searched a few fly shops and got them ordered!!

i called my local fishing store. he said the hole in the palm of the Simms gloves is a nice option.

 

[mwebs]

Simms




Maybe ask yourself why other people wearing sun protection bothers you. Wear what you want, don't worry about others. Not to mention you live in Idaho. Go fish the flats in the bahamas or pole around in FL for a year and skip the sun protection and tell us what your doctor says.

Doesn't bother me, do whatever you want, sorry I called out your fishing outfit. My point was it has become a who can have the coolest sun protection kit thing at this point, not a I am trying to prevent skin cancer thing. If your not holding a fish out at arms length, while wearing a buff, baklava, hood, wide brim and pit vipers, then why are you even fishing.

Fished in FL two different times for Reds, Snook, Trout, etc. I wore the same stuff I do on the rivers in ID.