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I've been fishing for nearly 50 years along with working construction for over 45. During that time I've developed some skin cancer on my ears. All have been removed but I am still concerned about reoccurrence. What is a good hot weather hat that covers your ears and neck but still allows some air flow? Thanks, Tom
There are plenty of hat options, but nothing beats a buff. I've been wearing one for years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6tYFslFlc4
If I were in your shoes, I'd use something like Banana Boat Sport 100spf and a wide brim straw hat (at a minimum).
Like DB4D .... I have faceshields/gaiters/buffs (whatever you call them) that I got from SA Co. I think I got them for about $2/ea (back several years ago). Their current sale offer is 5 for $15. The ones I carry on the boat with me are solid white (Summer) and dark blue pattern (Fall/Winter). https://safishing.com/shop/5-pack-fa...#configuration
I disagree with the buff approach. Been there, done that. Too hot for my comfort zone. I prefer using a quality sunscreen product such as Neutrogena "UltraSheer" Dry Touch, which is rated as being close to and SPF 100+. I put it on before heading out and it lasts me all day. I've had to start getting serious about sunscreen protection after having several skin cancers removed. None in the past two seasons of using this product.
I also wear fingerless sunscreen gloves. Several manufacturers out there. And a broad brimmed hat. All work fine.
Precisely why I got white buffs !! Changed over from the "Lawrence of Arabia" shield worn over a ball cap .... and now have an umbrella setup for those hot sunny days. And I also wear the "sun gloves". Might even see me wearing a boonie hat, in place of my ball cap. Whatever it takes to shield my neck, ears, face, and arms/hands. Also went from spf30 sunscreen to spf100 .... just to be on the safe side !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Crestliner08
I'm using the buffs from SA company, and a CDC logo wide brim hat! Sun gloves, long sleeve shirts from Epic sports - http://m.epicsports.com/Baseball/p/7...RoCNhcQAvD_BwE
I think their as good or better than overpriced under armour stuff.
Saw my dermatologist today. He said that, for a man of my age (54) who fishes a lot, my skin looked great. :ThumbsUp
Sunscreen and covering up work!
I am bad at wearing sunscreen lotions and usually don't. I do use a wide brim hat always, though. I know alot of really good fisherman that swear the scent of sun screens is a real & instant bite killer. Anybody use a lotion that's " fish bite" freindly& won't repel them?[emoji848]
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The hat is good, but it doesn't protect you from sunlight reflected off the water. That's why fishing is especially hard on your skin. (Skiers have the same problem with sunlight reflected off the snow.)Quote:
Originally Posted by halibut4me
I put it on in the morning and then wash my hands thoroughly. It doesn't seem to affect my fishing.Quote:
Originally Posted by halibut4me
Another option is just to cover up. (See buff video above.)
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Ball hat covers all of neck, ears and side of face
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Buffs get my vote. Breathable shirts, dip em both in the water, ring em out, fire up big engine and let er rip!
I've worn a buff the last 2 years along with Fish Monkey gloves. Buff is a little warm, but it beats skin cancer. I use sunscreen on my nose and cheeks before I leave the house and wear a long sleeve shirt usually Huk or Under Armor. I have found that the cotton buffs are warm. I like the 90% polyester 10% spandex ones. I have heard that Fish Monkey is coming out with a buff and am anxious to try it. The gloves are excellent quality.
Have a pair of fish monkey gloves also, good stuff. Didn't know they were coming out with a buff.
https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/oneill-...ec=top_primary
thank me later.
Sombrero. The Mexicans of used it for years
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Yes, but the Mexicans aren't sitting in a boat on a big lake. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pithon
The problem with any hat is:
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Originally Posted by deathb4disco
I too have suffered from cooked ears and nose over my lifetime. Solar Escape hats are lite and durable, them along with 50spf and above sunblock have really aided me. https://www.amazon.com/Solar-Escape-.../dp/B01CGVUIPC
I use uv fishing hoodie, a jungle hat and sometimes an umbrella.
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Lately I’ve been using Coppertone Ultra Guard SPF 50 sunscreen and have not experienced the collar staining I have gotten from other products. I had started wearing darker colored shirts just to counter that problem. At the moment I don’t recall the ingredient that causes the staining. I also use the spray several minutes before I put on the shirt. Has anyone else experienced the stain issue? Sadly Coppertone bought out the product called Shade that I believe to be a premeir sunscreen.
I saw my dermatologist after using a sun screen that broke me out. She took a skin sample and a week later she told me to use Neutrogena 35 and up, if I can find it for babies get it. Coppertone, Banana Boat and a few others have chemicals that I can't use.
If you are worried about sunscreen on your hands get disposable gloves from a place like Harbor Freight. A box will last a season.
Do you mean the scent above water or on your jigs? I tattoo so, and this is just opinion mind you, might want to try some latex gloves for applying. Or nitrile if your allergic to latex. Either or can be bought cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by halibut4me
I use No-Ad and have a long brim bucket hat with black lining sewn in the bottom. Covers the ears and cuts glare.