Lundvike Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Ok so I am getting a little tired of the seemingly inevitable fly-fishers tan (or burn in my case) after each outing. You know the one where wrists and the tops of your for arms are nice and pink and the rest of you is white, ok so that might be just be me. Anyways I was wondering who uses what to protect them selves while fly fishing? I am considering getting some of those sun gloves and those long sleeve shirts that seem to be popular when fishing in the tropics. I can't seem to find sun screen that is waterproof enough to stand up to dunking ones hands in the water occasionally and even the small amount of water that you get when stripping line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownstone Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Banana Boat spray SPF 30, 15 later in the year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 spf 60 (Umbrell) in the morning, long sleeves and a hat. I work outside, as well, so I don't mess around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Wear this and you will not have to worry about the dreaded "fisherman tan" Very Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 spf 60 (Umbrell) in the morning, long sleeves and a hat. I work outside, as well, so I don't mess around. Yeah, the Ombreille(?) spf 60 stuff is what I use as well. They also have waterproof stuff and it doesn't smell like some of the other stuff out there so doesn't attract bees and other bugs as much. The other trick is to remember to reapply every so often throughout the day. Simms, Patagonia, Columbia, and probably others make lots of UPF clothing too. Also, if you're bald remember to throw some sunscreen on your head before you put your hat on if it doesn't have UPF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Also, if you're bald remember to throw some sunscreen on your head before you put your hat on if it doesn't have UPF. Wait a minute, does hair have UPF? If not, then all you hairy bastages need to lather up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Heh, not sure if hair offers any actual UV protection. I just know that I became much more conscious of it after I started shaving my head. If you've ever sunburned your scalp you know it only takes once until you start taking precautions. I own more hats now than I ever did before. Hmm, now that I think of it, I never sunburned my scalp until after I shaved my head, so maybe hair does give you some protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I use Coppertone Sport. SPF 30. Waterproof, sweat proof. Use it both for Golfing and Fishing. Works great. Never had a burn when I use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhurt Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Where I originally come from is know for HILLBILLYIES so the fishman's tan doesn't bother me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirocco Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I really like Backcountry Labs' Extreme Elements SPF 45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Being an old bugger with many moons(and suns) in unshaded environments, from age 55 yrs I have developed a "sun allergy" that manifests itself as an itchy rash and small blisters on the backs of my hands and forearms. It is a precursor to skin cancer. SPF 50-60 (Safeway has an inexpensive waterproof type), sungloves and long-sleeves are my "flyfishing ensemble" for the past 10 years or so. It's just something one must do to avoid a potential ugliness such as Melanoma. Damned if I'll give up flyfishing. j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Being an old bugger with many moons(and suns) in unshaded environments, from age 55 yrs I have developed a "sun allergy" that manifests itself as an itchy rash and small blisters on the backs of my hands and forearms. It is a precursor to skin cancer. SPF 50-60 (Safeway has an inexpensive waterproof type), sungloves and long-sleeves are my "flyfishing ensemble" for the past 10 years or so. It's just something one must do to avoid a potential ugliness such as Melanoma. Damned if I'll give up flyfishing. j As one who has spent far too long in the sun as well, I should probably follow your lead. But I can't bring myself to do so, though I do wear long sleeves sometimes. Funny you should mention an "inexpensive" version on a Fly Fishing website. If many of these guys could find a highly overpriced version from Patagonia or Simms, it would outsell the Safeway version 10 to 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Funny you should mention an "inexpensive" version on a Fly Fishing website. If many of these guys could find a highly overpriced version from Patagonia or Simms, it would outsell the Safeway version 10 to 1. http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/simms_sunscreen_lotion.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAX Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I picked up a few bottles of SPF80, don't recall the brand, when on vacation a couple of years back. Being fair skinned I try not to mess around too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfreak Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I use Coppertone Sport. SPF 30. Waterproof, sweat proof. Use it both for Golfing and Fishing. Works great. Never had a burn when I use it. That's what I use as well. I also always fish with a hat on, partly for the sun, and partly to protect my head from the odd hook on a poor cast. I still end up with a sunglass tan and the "brown glove" tan, but those are the marks of a happy fisherman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownsbask Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Used this stuff all last summer during outdoor field work - Kinesys It needs the occasional reapplication (what doesn't), but I can't go back to anything else now. Edit: oh yeah, and working in wetlands it was important that the stuff be decently waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 "Funny you should mention an "inexpensive" version on a Fly Fishing website. Sorry Rick, kind of lost it there for a sec. Reverted back to being the habitual "frrrrrugal lad". j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harps Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 http://www.agsbrands.com/suncare.html Aloe Gator 40+ Used it in Cuba... put it on in the morning, after snorkelling and hours in the sun the only thing to burn was my ever growing bald spot that I didn't lube up. Great stuff... it's what the divers and surfers use, it should be fine for fishing. On top of that I have a couple of the Buff scarves... good for when my neck and ears are feeling toasty when I don't have suncreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Don't forget the SPF lip balm either. My dad golfs as much as I fish and had a bit of a scare a few years ago with a sore on his lip. Turned out to be nothing but now we both use lip balm every time we use sunscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I use my tan... or banana boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lundvike Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 I really like Backcountry Labs' Extreme Elements SPF 45. I tried some of this the other day when I was out and I didn't get burnt. Absorbs very well and seemed to hold up pretty well to getting wet. Still gonna try to get some those sun gloves as my hands seem to be sensitive even if they don't end up burnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.