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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 saltwater 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 10 different fishing shirts throughout the winter, spring, and summer. He took them out on Salida, Colorado’s Arkansas River, offshore in Southern California, on a 2-week trip to Baja, and to various alpine lakes. After 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 Editor’s Note: We updated this guide on August <\/em><\/span><\/em>29, 2024,<\/em><\/span> adding four new products, including our new budget choice, the Aftco Samurai Hoodie Shirt<\/a>,<\/strong> and our favorite fishing shirt for bug protection, the NRS Silkweight Varial Hoodie<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/span> <\/em><\/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. <\/p>\n 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\tFabric feels super soft on the skin<\/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<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLimited color options in the women\u2019s version<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\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 Seeking a simple but well-designed sun hoody at a great price? Then, the Aftco Samurai Hoodie Shirt<\/a><\/strong> ($39) is a solid choice. When many of the other options on the market cost double the price (or more!), the Aftco is a great option, and you sacrifice very little.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n In addition to the fantastic price point, we appreciated the large number of color options (9 for men) and that they make the men\u2019s version in standard and \u201cbig guy\u201d sizing (3x, 4x, and 5x). The Samurai doesn\u2019t have many extra bells and whistles, like pockets, sunglasses chamois, and zippers, but our testers appreciated the simplicity and great fit. Finally, our testers also liked the oversized branding on the sleeve and the small chest logo.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n One thing that stood out about this shirt was the soft and breathable fabric. Even after a lot of days out on the water and many trips through the washing machine, the shirt still feels like a high-end soft cotton tee when you put it on. The blend of recycled polyester and spandex seemed to be the perfect combo, and our testers found themselves wearing this shirt regularly, even when they weren\u2019t headed out fishing. <\/p>\n In addition to fishing on warmer days, we also tested it on some hiking outings and a few really hot days in Northern California when the temps were well above 100 degrees. It consistently shined on and off the water. If you are looking for a well-fitting hooded fishing shirt that\u2019s half of the cost of many of the other options on the market, the Aftco Samurai Hoodie Shirt should be at the top of your list.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Note: If you spend any time on the Aftco website or looking through its catalog, you\u2019ll notice that its primary target market seems to be the saltwater fishing crowd. Almost all of the pictures are of folks fishing inshore and offshore in saltwater environments. Our testers primarily spent time putting the Samurai Hoodie<\/a><\/strong> through the paces in the Colorado Rockies, fishing on the Arkansas River and high alpine lakes, often above 11,000 feet. <\/p>\n We were very pleased with the performance of this shirt and would love to see Aftco give a nod to this segment of the fishing population. Bottom line: Aftco makes a great product that has a lot of applications beyond saltwater fishing.<\/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$139 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\tAftco Samurai Hoodie Shirt\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$39<\/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\tNo<\/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
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9 (men) 3 (women)<\/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<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\tRob Simpson<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t$39 at AFTCO – Men's<\/a>$39 at AFTCO – Women's<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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