Face mask help....

I don't think I have ever seen a post regarding these, but I am hunting advice/feedback on a facemask/head covering to wear while fishing. This isn't due to the corona virus, or anything of that sort. This past year, I had to have some procedures done to remove some cancerous spots....almost pre-melanoma stuff. That being said, I've seen some fisherman that wear a thing baclava type of covering on their head while bass fishing, and am looking into those. Anyone have experience with them? Best place to buy something?
I don't want something that I am just going to sweat through. The lightest material possible.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!! I love my family too much to not take this seriously!


mrwillis

I think this might be what your looking for.

Outdoor Apparel & Face Shields | Arm Sleeves & Sun Protection Clothing

I wear a buff with a baseball cap -- like this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6tYFslFlc4

The ones online that have all the cool fish patterns and show being worn in several different ways are super light and not uncomfortable after a short while. I wear a fairly wide rimmed hat with the mask, good protection. Attachment 373135

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This is from SA Fishing website which I linked above.

SA Co. Face Shield® tubular bandanas offer style and sun protection without weighing you down. Face Shield® tubular bandanas can be worn MULTIPLE WAYS! Lightweight and comfortable, our Face Shields® wick away moisture, dry quickly and breathe well. They can be worn more than 10 different ways—from a beanie to a headband to a hair tie. You’ll be amazed by how effectively it reduces skin temperature and helps maintain hydration to keep you fresh and ready while outdoors.
Lifetime Warranty on all Face Shields®



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I would think you could probably make one pretty easy as well.

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Best place to buy something?

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Bass Pro, Cabela's and Amazon all sell buffs. I got mine at Bass Pro.

I found one at Academy like Dave posted from Magellan Outdoors. I wear it year round. I assumed it would be hot in the summer but it is actually cooler due to the wicking effect. My neck, temple area and arms used to take a beating from the sun and as I get older I've realized how serious sun damage is. Make sure you get one with an SPF rating of at least 50.

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I think this might be what your looking for.

Outdoor Apparel & Face Shields | Arm Sleeves & Sun Protection Clothing

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That's what I use .... SA (white) sleeves and (white) face shields, plus Glacier Glove sun gloves.

You can find the SA face shields on special sales ads .... usually buy 1 get 4 free.

SA is what I wear. Alot of different ones to choose from & ways to wear them.

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Lot of good brands mentioned here. I’ll throw this out there...find one that fits. Many only come in the “one size fits all”. If you have a large head...I do.....many of them will be so tight you won’t wear it. Buff has some XL Buffs.....Academy has some that are made in bigger sizes also.

Regards


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Only thing keeping me from wearing one is its kind of hard to spit while dipping with one of those on. Guess I could cut a hole for my mouth haha.

Just swallow....:Rofl

I too am taking sun protection very seriously in my advanced years. I also recommend SA fishing products including their wide brimmed straw hats and also several of the Simms sun protection products (UV protective gloves).
I have noticed that Walmart Online offers a number of different sun-screening clothing accessories too. I recently bought two LS shirts at my local Walmart that are of quite comfortable and of good quality.

I got the half mask for turkey hunting at wally world for 5 bucks. works great

I like.


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This is from SA Fishing website which I linked above.

SA Co. Face Shield[emoji768] tubular bandanas offer style and sun protection without weighing you down. Face Shield[emoji768] tubular bandanas can be worn MULTIPLE WAYS! Lightweight and comfortable, our Face Shields[emoji768] wick away moisture, dry quickly and breathe well. They can be worn more than 10 different ways—from a beanie to a headband to a hair tie. You’ll be amazed by how effectively it reduces skin temperature and helps maintain hydration to keep you fresh and ready while outdoors.
Lifetime Warranty on all Face Shields[emoji768]



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X2! On SA, Amazon you can get 9 for $12.00 or so. They have several patterns/prints.


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Check out Bealls Florida , sun protection ,long sleeve hoodie and add a buff. Can't beat that for sun protection.

For those, like yours truly, that can't go with the cover up wraps. The next best option is sun screen and a wide brimmed hat with neck protection...

I use the ones from SA company as well. If you look at there website once or twice, wait a day or two, you should see offers for discounts pop up.
With most balaclava types, they will fog your glasses up, if you have it over your nose. I've yet to try rain-x, or shaving cream, something, on my sunglasses, to counter this.
I emailed SA company, about the fogging issue, they had no plans of making a change. I'd like them better, if they were a little longer. By the time you pull it over your noggin, wrap around your nose, there isn't much left on the back of your neck.

A side note - of your looking for decent, cheap, long sleeved breathable shirts, try these.
My experience, they run a size big.

https://soccer.epicsports.com/prod/7693/index.html