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Sun Protection Clothing
UPF 50 shirts, hats, gaiters, gloves, polarized sunglasses and deck shoes for long days in the Caribbean sun.
Out on the bay, in the mangroves or on the open ocean, the everyday struggles get left behind at the dock. For those few hours, it’s just you, the smell of the sea and a feeling of peace, until the bite starts and it’s nothing but joy and excitement.
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Costa Del Mar Fantail Polarized Sunglasses
Cut the glare and see fish, reefs and grass under the water.
$$$ Premium
Quick-Dry Water Shoes
Protect your feet from sea urchins and sharp rocks when you wade or surf.
$ Budget
Columbia Watertight II Rain Jacket
Packable, waterproof rain jacket for squalls on the water.
$$ Mid-range
Grundéns Neptune Bib Pants
Commercial-grade bibs that keep you dry on rough offshore days.
$$$ Premium
HUK Pursuit Vented Fishing Hoodie
Hooded UPF shirt that covers neck and ears on the flats.
$$ Mid-range
BASSDASH UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Fishing Shirt
Cool, quick-dry sun shirt for long days on the water. Rated 4.7★ by 17,000+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
Roadbox UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Sun Shirt
Light sun shirt at a great price. Rated 4.6★ by 9,700+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
UPF 50+ Sun Protection Fishing Hoodie
Hooded sun shirt covers your neck and ears. Rated 4.6★ by 4,500+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
KastKing Sol Armis UPF 50 Boonie Hat
Wide brim with a neck flap for full sun cover. Rated 4.6★ by 12,000+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
Home Prefer UPF 50+ Mesh Wide Brim Hat
Breathable mesh keeps your head cool. Rated 4.7★ by 11,000+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
KastKing Sun Gloves UPF 50
Fingerless gloves protect your hands from sun and line. Rated 4.6★ by 10,000+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
KALIYADI Polarized Sunglasses
Cut the glare and see fish in the water. Rated 4.5★ by 14,000+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
Fishoholic Polarized Fishing Sunglasses
Made for anglers, with a floating cord. Rated 4.5★ by 6,000+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
Roadbox UPF 50+ Hooded Fishing Shirt
Long sleeves and a hood that block the Caribbean sun, for under $15. Rated 4.6★ by 3,500+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
LUENX Polarized Aviator Sunglasses
Cut the glare and see fish under the surface. 5,000+ sold last month; rated 4.5★ by 8,500+ Amazon buyers.
$ BudgetShoes for the water and trail
👟 Water & hiking shoes from NORTIV 8
Rocky shorelines, wet boat decks and muddy trails to the honey hole are hard on your feet. NORTIV 8 makes quick-dry water shoes and grippy hiking shoes at a fair price, good for wading the flats, walking jetties or hiking into a mountain stream.
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BigJoe’s buying guide
Sun Protection Clothing
UPF 50 is non-negotiable
Long sleeves with a UPF 50 rating block about 98% of UV. In the Caribbean you'll be cooler covered than in a T-shirt, especially in a hooded shirt with a neck gaiter.
Polarized lenses help you see fish
Polarized sunglasses cut the glare so you can see fish, reefs and sandbars. Gray lenses are best for bright offshore days; copper or amber for the flats and inshore.
Feet and rain
Wear closed-toe water shoes or sandals with good grip on rocks and boat decks; sea urchins are everywhere. Keep a light rain jacket in the bag for the afternoon squall.
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