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A great fishing shirt not only has some built-in good luck but also, more importantly, protects you from the sun and other elements. <\/strong>We get that buying fishing shirts online is hard. You want to know what it feels like when the wind is howling and salt water blows in your face. Or, when you’re out baking in the sun, and the humidity is 90%. So, we did the work for you. We tested some of the best fishing shirts on the market to find the best of 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fishing encompasses everything from hitting up the local pond for bluegill and sunfish to high alpine lakes for beautiful trout to surf fishing in the punishing sun of Baja, Mexico. A good fishing shirt should fulfill all of these needs.<\/p>\n Growing up in San Diego, our lead tester, Rob Simpson, cut his teeth fishing the offshore waters of southern California and Baja, Mexico. His passion for fishing turned into a lifelong obsession that he has pursued from coast to coast and internationally. <\/p>\n Rob tested six different fishing shirts throughout the winter and spring. He took them out on Salida Colorado’s Arkansas River, offshore in Southern California and on a 2-week trip in Baja. \u00a0After all the action these shirts saw, we\u2019re confident that one will fit the bill for your fishing adventures in 2024 and beyond.\u00a0<\/p>\n Scroll through our reviews to find the best fishing shirts of 2024 based on our testing. Our comparison chart<\/strong><\/a> gives a visual of all the differences. If you want to learn more, we\u2019ve included a buyer\u2019s guide<\/a><\/strong> and <\/strong>an FAQ section<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tButtery soft fabric<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSuper stretchy material<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHood fits great and can be adjusted with the buttons<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLightweight buttons<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo women\u2019s version<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnly two color options<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n It\u2019s difficult to imagine a more thoughtfully and well-designed fishing shirt than the Simms Intruder Fishing Hoody<\/a><\/strong> ($99). We all own and have worn quite a few different sun hoodies, but over the past few months, whenever our testers ventured out for fishing, hiking, or sea kayaking, we instinctively reached for this shirt as our top choice. The fabric is so light and buttery soft it feels like wearing an invisibility cloak.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Our testers were initially skeptical regarding the buttons. Why mess up a great lightweight sun shirt by adding buttons? It seemed like, if anything, this would just make it heavier and add something that was ultimately unnecessary. <\/p>\n However, in the end, the buttons made a great addition to an already awesome shirt. They are extremely lightweight, and despite our best efforts (we were intentionally hard on them), we’ve seen no indication thus far that they might fail. We\u2019ll see how they hold up after an extended surf fishing\/sea kayaking trip in Baja later this spring.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Finally, it\u2019s worth noting that a few things about the fit of the Intruder Hoody make it stand out. Among the myriad of different thumbhole designs on the market, this is one of the better options out there. Some fit awkwardly while others cause the sleeves to bunch weirdly with your arms extended. But, these fit just right. <\/p>\n The hood also fits perfectly whether you are wearing a hat or not. Simms added an extra button midway up the hood placed just in the right spot to keep the hood from sloppily flapping around (a problem with many hooded sun shirts).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Our testers were a bit disappointed that the Intruder Hoody is available in only two color options at this time. Also for the best shirt in this review, we hope that Simms will start making a women\u2019s version soon.<\/p>\n If you are looking for one awesome fishing shirt that can do double (or triple) duty for other warm-weather activities, look no further than the Simms Intruder Fishing Hoody<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCost<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGood branding and color choices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLightweight and breathes well<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo sunglass chamois<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n If you’re looking for a simple but well-designed sun hoody at a great price, the Costa Hooded Technical Shirt<\/a> <\/strong>($45) is an ideal choice. While many other options on the market cost almost double the price, the Costa is a great option, and you sacrifice very little.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n One thing that stood out about this shirt was the soft and breathable fabric. In addition to fishing on warmer days, we tested it on some trail running outings, and it shines even on hot days or underneath a windbreaker when other shirts keep the moisture in and feel wet and sticky. We also appreciated the simplicity of this shirt and the lack of unnecessary bells and whistles. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n It\u2019s a simple, well-designed sun hoody that doesn\u2019t have pockets, zippers, snaps, or anything to complicate the design and fit. Our testers also liked the branding on both Costa shirts we tested. It\u2019s certainly not understated like some other shirts, so if you don\u2019t like to be a brand ambassador when you’re out on the water, this might not be the shirt for you.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n This is a quality shirt, and our testers lamented that they don\u2019t make a women\u2019s version, particularly given the great price point.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n This Costa Hooded Technical Shirt<\/a> <\/strong>truly excels in a range of conditions, including warm temps, so if you find yourself fishing in places with punishing sun exposure and don\u2019t feel like lathering up with sunscreen every hour all day (it\u2019s UPF 40+), this is the fishing shirt for you. <\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe Best Fishing Shirts of 2024<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSimms Intruder Fishing Hoody\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$99<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t50+<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\tRob Simpson<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t$100 at Amazon<\/a>Check price at Scheels<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\tBest Budget Fishing Shirt\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCosta Hooded Technical Shirt\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$45<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t40+<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n
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\n\tRob Simpson<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t$35 at Amazon<\/a>Check price at Costa Del Mar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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