Buyers Guide: Technical Clothing

Comfort is key! A day on the river is best spent in comfortable clothing. New materials and advanced coatings create clothing that will keep you on the water during any weather pattern. New material blends feature quick dry technology and sun protection. Some manufacturers even offer shirts treated to repel biting insects. Custom-tailored designs offer strategic ventilation and specialized tapers for added comfort during extreme conditions and extended periods of casting. While colors may be a fashionable trend, we suggest you choose neutral colors to help camouflage your approach when stalking weary fish.

Technical fishing pants feature dry fast materials to keep you comfortable even when you wade a little too deep. Some pants are designed with a swimsuit lining for anglers who prefer to wet wade. Other models feature zip off legs that convert the pants into shorts. While many of pants have numerous add-ons, many anglers prefer a minimalist approach because fly line always seems to snag on any loose clasps.

As simple as it may sound, be sure to equip yourself with a baseball hat or bucket hat. Besides added sun protection, a hat will protect you from errant casts and help you see fish better.

During the winter, proper layering is the key to staying warm. Appropriate layers will help whisk away moisture from your skin while also holding your body warmth in to keep you warm. WindStopper® polar fleece will not only keep you warm it will also stop the wind.