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The summer heat can be hard to beat, but it’s still possible to fish in the sun with moisture-wicking clothes and shade. However, sunburns can still be a problem. The best way to protect yourself against the damaging sun’s rays is to get professional apparel, such as shirts for fishing that are UPF-rated. Here is what that means, and what gear you can get to ward off the sun. Performance Fishing Shirts What Is UPF Protection? You are probably familiar with SPF, or sun protection factor, that rates sunscreen. UPF or ultraviolet protection factor is similar but is used to describe fabric and clothes. This could be for anything from swimming suits to performance fishing shirts . While SPF only provides protection from UVB rays, UPF covers both UVA and UVB rays. UPF 50+ is the highest rating, protecting you against 98% of the sun’s rays. How Does UPF Protection Help While Fishing? Wearing UPF-rated clothes will help you stay out longer in the sun, giving you more ti...

Fishing during the summer means changing your tactics from spring. Both you and the fish will have to deal with the summer heat. While you can get fishing clothes to deal with the heat, fish will swim in different parts of the water. Here are some tips that will help you find the fish and land a big catch any time of the day, despite the sizzling sun. Fishing Apparel Getting the Big Catch It’s easy to tell when the bass move their swimming spots for the summer. Areas of lakes, ponds, and rivers that used to hold big bass now only have small bass. If you can’t find a bass that weighs more than a pound, you need to find colder water. Smaller fish have a higher tolerance for warmer water compared to larger fish. Warm water is closer to the surface, so you have to go lower. That means heavier plastic and jigs to sink below the smaller fish as fast as possible. Until you are experienced, consider using very affordably priced lures, as you may lose them. Also, be prepar...

Performance fishing apparel has become increasingly popular recently. It has gone from solely the domain of pros on the tournament circuit to a relatively common choice for amateur anglers. The transition to a mainstream audience makes sense. Performance fishing shirts , pants, even face masks are specially designed to make a day on the water safer and more comfortable. If you have yet to experience the difference high-performance apparel can make, it’s time to try it out. The question is—what should you look for in professional-grade, high-performance fishing gear?  Performance Fishing Shirts Look for More Coverage As mentioned, the primary reason to invest in high-performance fishing apparel is that it can make your time on the water more comfortable and even safer. High-performance fishing apparel should keep you cooler by protecting your skin from direct exposure to sunlight. With the right fabric, even though it may seem counterintuitive, the more of you t...