Angler's Gift Guide Part 3: Boating & Fishing Apparel

Frabill F1 Storm Jacket and F1 Hybrid Pants

frabill.com | $124.99 each

Made for warm, humid, rainy summer days, the F1’s two- layer waterproof shell is 100 percent seam-sealed, keeping rain out while remaining fully breathable. Ergonomic sleeves offer no resistance against casting, retrieving or fish- fighting motions.

StormR Strykr Jacket and Bibs

www.stormrusa.com | $299.95 (jacket), $289.95 (bib)
Water-repellent neoprene keeps you warm and dry in the nastiest weather the Atlantic can
produce. A form-fitting design allows for full range of motion, while abrasion-resistant material in high-contact areas gives it the toughness needed to keep you fishing season after season. We use the jacket for everything from surf-fishing to pre-dawn runs to the fishing grounds, and strap on the bibs for cool weather striper and blackfish trips.

Gage Weather Watch Jacket and Weather Watch Pants

www.grundens.com | $59.99 (jacket), $48.49 (pants)

This lightweight, packable rain gear will make sure you never get soaked by a sudden rainstorm. Unlike a lot of packable foul weather gear, the Weather Watch jacket and pants are fully waterproof, breathable, and durable enough to last through seasons of hard use.

Costa Del Mar Starfish

www.costadelmar.com | $159

These vintage-inspired women’s sunglasses feature flowing arms like their namesake sea creature. The nylon frames and new five-barrel optical hinges add extra sturdiness and durability to a beautiful, iconic
look.

Salt Life St. Pete

saltlife.com | $149

Polarized polycarbonate Zeiss lenses provide eye protection and enhanced fish-finding vision. The St. Pete’s crystal blue tortoise frame color gives the sunglasses a stylish, nautical look.

Smith Docksides

www.smithoptics.com | $209

Full coverage over the temples means you won’t have to contend with side glare when scanning the sandy flats for that first school of stripers in the spring, while Smith’s incredible Chromapop lenses provide a clearer, true-color look at the world.

Wiley X Tobi

wileyx.com | $130

These super-light shades have a barely-there feel, while a non-slip rubberized fit keeps them in place. Wiley X is all about eye protection, and their shatterproof polarizes lenses are set in rugged frames that will survive most of the accidents that befall fishing sunglasses.

Zeal Tracker

zealoptics.com | $119

Incorporating the world’s first plant-based lens, the e-llume polarized lens is designed to cut glare and provide superior UV protection. Put on a pair of Zeal frames, produced from 100 percent US-grown cotton, and you can take comfort in both their ProFlex fit and the fact that you’re helping the environment.

The Black Dog Classic Superheavyweight Hoodie

theblackdog.com | $68

The most popular item in The Black Dog catalog, this heavyweight hooded sweatshirt is a cool-weather staple. The legendary Black Dog profile on the front has stood for the highest quality in nautically-inspired clothing for over 35 years.

Women’s PFG Harborside Fleece Vest

columbia.com | $50

Earthy heathered fleece in an array of pretty colors makes this versatile vest the ultimate cozy layering piece for warding off the chill during cool mornings out on the water.

Simms Kenai LS Shirt

simmsfishing.com | $84.95

This built-to-fish button-down features hollow-core yarns that stoke heat and dry quickly, while zippered chest pockets add convenient storage options. You’ll look good in stylish plaid with an easy-wearing traditional fit.

Exofficio Pescatore Pant

exofficio.com | $65

Designed with fishing in mind but versatile enough for any outdoor activity, these pants include a reinforced utility tool pocket on the right leg and mesh-lined pockets, Lightweight nylon offers sun protection and has a durable water-repellent finish for water and stain resistance.

Rugged Shark Tidal Wave

ruggedshark.com | $69.99

These boat shoes really perform with their mesh inserts, water-draining midsoles and slip-resistant, non-marking rubber outsoles. The leather uppers and non-corrosive metal hardware will stay looking good all season long.


Xtratuf Chumrunner

xtratufboots.com | $69.99

Get the Xtratuf fishing boot look and feel in a casual shoe. Comfortable and good looking at the dock, they feature the same non-marking Chevron outsoles as the classic boots for when you step onto the deck.

Old Harbor Outfitters Storm Technical Shorts

oldharboroutfitters.com | $79.95

Fishermen won’t have to scramble for the fighting belt when wearing the Storm Technical Shorts. They are constructed of quick-dry nylon and feature a built-in fighting harness. Simply clip a fighting plate to the D-rings and start battling that tuna, shark or billfish.