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[DILLIGAF?!]

the buff brand is light and easy on the skin. it can be worn in so many ways. lots of patterns as well.

Even my friend who rides his bike from GTA to London - Windsor prefers this over a bandana.

[rhymobot]

by the way, sail also has some nice rubber palmed fish gloves for clearance at $2.99. all kinds of sizes. both black and white.

[DILLIGAF?!]

[cptpronin]

Had this problem last year.  Collared shirt made of light cotton, with long sleeves that can be rolled up.  Bandana, a brimmed hat (Tilley with the snaps) and a pair of blue jeans.  Not too hot when on the water.

[rhymobot]

Well. Got to use it for the first time. Takes a little bit of time to get used to it but so far so good. Also helps with the wind.

 

I was jonesing for bass so I drove 2 hours from Burlington to Chautauqua county, NY. Spent 10 hours on the water and came up with only a few dinks. Next time I will drive an hour or so, albeit to less desirable looking lakes.

 

Had to pay $10 US for licence and $3.50 toll on the way back.

 

I lost a 5 pounder right at the boat while I was trying to net it. Would have been my PB. I think my drag was too tight because when I'm fishing lily pads, you really gotta yank them out before they get you stuck in the roots. Well that's for 2 to 3 pounders.

 

I hooked the hawg in a weed bed and should have loosened my drag beforehand. You live and you learn.

 

Anyway, after all that driving and cost, I had to take a token picture of something so there it is. A ninja holding a one pounder.

 

Also saw a dozen crappie either floating or struggling at the surface. Just that species. Not the sunnies, perch, rockies, bullhead, bass, walleye, pike or tiger musky in this lake.

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[Shmogley]

lol the times ive driven further to catch less. then convince myself its about the scenery

 

sure beats sunburn and wearing greasy lotion though dont it?

[rhymobot]

true. after being skunked a few times after a 45 minute drive i said never again. i'll stick to local lakes and rivers. but those got boring again so back to 1 hour drives it was. only to catch a dink. then convinced myself that it was a recon mission to learn and also experience a new setting. but sometimes it really pays off!

 

think i'll head back across the border this weekend because i can't get bass out of my system. but half the driving this time.

 

indeed. though on a 30 degree day i'm not sure i can wear the longsleeve. but the sungaiter will come in handy.

[Berg]

I got a cheap buff at Angling Sports in London for something like 5 bucks. It doesn't have any built-in sun protection or SPF rating or anything, but it does help. It gets a bit tight around the face/neck in certain positions. Next time I'll go with a higher quality one, but this one works for the rare occasions I need it.

[fishrider]

Yes! This thing is a must have for the summer on those really hot days. I got mine down in Florida - not that it makes a difference - and has a cool tiger shark pattern. I think my friends are jealous that I look awesome while fishing. Highly recommend getting one for yourself. Makes a great neck warmer in the morning when cooler, too. 

[PUMP KNOWS]

 

 

 

I'm thinking of picking one up.

 

I currently use the Hoo but I find it does fog up the sunglasses.

 

[rhymobot]

in the 5 hours or so that i did have it on, it fogged up my glass probably 5 different times for a few seconds only then stopped. not sure why because i wasn't doing anything differently. but maybe with other buffs, that happens more often. that's what my cousin said. he too made the switch and finds the sims better.

 

however, it was $35 at sail and i bought it for 15% off. it's a steep price for a piece of cloth. albeit a nice piece of cloth.