Do not forget to bring along a breathable, light rain coat and nylon belt as well. Micro fiber also performs extremely well brands such as Redzone and SWC have great selections. Simms, Ex-officio and Columbia all manufacture high-quality shirts in a variety of colors, and styles including shirts with “built-in” cooling for the warmer months. Shirts that are lighter in color tend to be the coolest, and it is best if you avoid cotton due to its inability to dry quickly. These are the essential characteristics you should be looking for in a shirt. ShirtsĬhoose a shirt that is light, long-sleeved, quick to dry and which includes built-in sun protection.
Brands such as Costa del Mar and Smith Optics offer best performance and protection, but discount department stores and sporting goods chains carry polarized variants for as little as $15 if you are looking to save money. Amber, vermillion and copper are good choices in color, with some better in high sunlight like vermillion and copper, and others better in low light conditions like amber (yellow).You may wish to bring sunglasses in more than one color, which will give you flexibility in the differing light conditions you will encounter on our flats. The best sunglasses, such as the 580 series from Costa Del Mar, intensify colors underwater as well as enhancing definition allowing you to better identify fish on difficult bottoms. Polarized lenses not only filter light, but also increase your visual acuity in seeing into the water.
These will make all the difference when it comes to spotting fish not only during the brightest parts of the day, but also at lower light levels. If you substitute a visor for the baseball cap, just make sure you protect your scalp! Polarized SunglassesĪ high-quality pair of polarized sunglasses (bring at least two) is essential. A baseball cap paired with a sun mask, such as Buff, can dramatically improve the protection of your face, nose, ears, and neck. Sunscreen is a great way to keep the sun’s rays from harming your skin, but you’ll also need a hat for an added buffer. Always wear a hat with a dark or black under-brim, this absorbs they sun’s rays rather than reflect them and allows you to spot the bonefish more easily.
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