A “Buff” Sport Glove for
Watersports and Fishing Buff follows up on their
Pro Series gloves with the new Sport Series which is designed for watersports.
These gloves protect wearers from the sun but are also designed specifically for
watersport fanatics including those who enjoy kayaking, waterskiing and jet
skiing, but how well will they stand up to the challenge of tournament bass
fishing?
Simms
Solarflex Shirt Delivers Comfort and Sun Protection
Simms garments typically feature clean lines and an emphasis on
functionality, but
are also
surprisingly stylish
for outdoor apparel.
The Solarflex shirt
is designed to be
comfortable to fish
in all day long and
deliver ample
protection from the
sun.
The Rugged Shark
Laguna Shoe Protects
Anglers In and Out
of the Water
Boating shoes have
been around for some
but what about
fishing shoes? Like
most bass anglers I
just wear whatever
is comfortable
because there really
hasn’t been a shoe
designed with the
features I have been
looking for...
Does foul weather gear designed
for the unrelenting
rigors of sailing
translate to the
angling world? We
take a look at
Gill's entry level
jacket, to find out.
Here is our review
of Gill's IN10
Inshore Lite Jacket.
Protect Your Hands From Sun and Fins with Buff's Pro Series Angler Gloves
On
our trip to the
Amazon last fall, we
knew protection from
the sun was going to
be paramount. We
also knew we were
going to be far too
busy fishing, to
concern ourselves
with applying
sunblock on a
regular basis. One
of the products we
brought down with us
to protect our hands
were Buff's Pro
Series Angler Glove.
Going Tactical
with Numa’s Durable X-Frame Optics The Numa X-Frame features an
interchangeable lens
design and is
endorsed by
adventure racers,
tri athletes, and
even numerous
members of the US
Special Forces. We
put the X-Frame
through the paces to
see just how good
these sunglasses are
for some “tactical”
bassing.
Smith Provides Shelter From the Sun and Wind Featuring
aggressive styling
and host of
specialty shades for
cyclists and
fishermen they've
been a long time
favorite of our very
own Zander here at TackleTour. Today we take a look at a pair of shades in their Premium Style line that are also very suitable for fishing or other outdoor pursuits. Introducing the Smith Shelter line of shades.
For Photo-Realistic Optics, The Choice is Clear : Costa Del Mar While Costas was born in the salt, freshwater anglers, or more
specifically, bass
anglers have really
gravitated towards
this company's
product for their
solid optics and
stylish designs.
It's been a long
time coming, but
finally, here's our
take on the Costa
Del Mar product and
their Hammerhead
frames.
“Buff” Sun
Protection for Anglers
Buffs have been popular among outdoor enthusiasts for
years and this simple yet clever tubular garment is now targeting fishermen with
their High UV Angler Series. This seamless piece of clothing is designed to be
worn a variety of ways and offers protection from harmful UV radiation as well
as a number of other uses we discovered throughout our tests.
Armor for your
hands, Gill’s Regatta Deckhand Gloves Gill’s Regatta Deckhand
gloves are designed to deliver superior protection to anglers both from the
elements and from hazards right on the boat and although originally designed for
sailing these gloves help anglers get a grip on everything from the steering
wheel of their bass boats to the lips of trophy fish.
A Better Fishing Shirt, the Under Armour Flats Guide II
Under Armour’s Flats Guide II Longsleeve shirt is a lightweight garment built with UPF 30 protective fibers designed to give you protection from the sun while keeping you cool and warm at the same time. Cool and warm at the same time? Did I say that right?
Simms Sun Gloves
are for more than just Fly Fishing
Most
anglers wear gloves to escape the cold but on the opposite end of the spectrum
fly fishermen employ “sun gloves” to combat excessive rays from the sun. These
gloves are designed to offer protection while not interfering with line control,
and we discover that the Simms Sun Gloves are capable of so much more...
Maui Jim Greets the Fishing Industry with Their Nunui Aloha!
Up until recently, their product focus seemed to be mostly on fashion and casual wear staying true to their roots as beach shades, but as we saw at their display during 2007's ICAST in Las Vegas, they are finally venturing into other arenas as well. Introducing Maui Jim's Nunui sunglasses.
Maui Jim Greets the Sportfishing World With Four New Aloha-Style Offerings
Bearing a name that reflects the company's origins, Maui Jim Sunglasses has a strong reputation for quality optics. In fact, anyone who has tried on a pair of shades from this manufacturer knows that the clarity of the Maui Jim polarized
lens is quite extraordinary.
A shield from
glare for anglers, Smith’s VTi Interchangeable Performance Optics
Many anglers know the name
Action Optics, especially fly fishermen, but did you know that Action Optics and
Smith are one and the same? The new VTi is one of their hot new styles
designed specifically to address the unique needs of fishermen.
Full face protection with the comfortable and lightweight Save Phace Fish Hedz
Fairly new to the fishing industry, Save Phace's innovative Fish Hedz mask has
garnered plenty of attention from the press and anglers alike. This unique face mask provides excellent
protection against flying objects, rain, and wind when running your boat at high
speeds. Not only does it protect, it's also designed to be especially
lightweight and comfortable to wear.
Blue Lizard sunscreen
delivers protection across the UV spectrum
How often have you had a great full day on the water, only to pay for it the
next week with painful burns and peeling skin? Protect yourself with Blue Lizard, an Australia made
suncream that is formulated
to provide a broad-spectrum of UV coverage.
Polarized protection over your prescription glasses with
Cocoons Eyewear
If you wear prescription eyeglasses, finding polarized eye protection has always
been somewhat of a challenge, and not to mention...expensive. Live Eyewear manufactures a line of
sunglasses appropriately named Cocoons, which are designed to fit over your
everyday glasses
Seeing crystal clear with the new
Action Optics Exuma
Over the past 19 years Action Optics has provided enthusiasts and professionals
with top notch polarized eyewear. The new Exuma is designed to be a comfortable
all round pair of sunglasses for the devoted angler.
Extra Sun Protection
afforded by Sunday Afternoons
Adventure hat
Either fishing early morning or catching the afternoon bite, anglers simply can't avoid
the sun's radiation during the peak fishing periods. Sunday
Afternoons has designed a hat to help keep anglers comfortable while at the same
time preventing harmful UV
rays from damaging your skin.
