Best Catch in Fishing Hats

Ask a fisherman what makes a great fishing hat and you will get many answers. The most typical response is simply one that protects your head from the sun, rain and other elements. A good fishing hat can also protect your head and ears from flying hooks and lures. Lots of fishermen say their favorite fishing hat actually brings them luck. While I certainly can't verify the "lucky" claim, I can verify the importance of good headwear for protection, whether you are fishing a mountain stream or miles offshore.

Let's look at some of the most popular Fishing Hats styles and features.

A Straw Lifeguard Hat offers excellent protection but is more bulky than cloth or canvas. There are many styles of cloth and canvas hats that can be packed away for travel or storage. Many fishermen prefer Long Bill Fishing caps, which protect the face but do little to protect your ears and neck. A good alternative is a built-in Back Flap. A backflap hat usually has a bill to protect you face as well as a flap to cover your ears and the back of your neck. If you wear a back flap to fish, some people may poke fun of you in the morning, but they may try to buy it from you by the afternoon.

A Mesh Hat can provide excellent protection while allowing ventilation to the top or sides of your head. While a great choice for some, this style might not be good for hair challenged or balding people. You can estimate how much sun will come through the mesh and how it will affect the top of your head.

A Bucket Hat is a newer style that is gaining in popularity especially for fishing. Other considerations include how fast it will dry if it gets wet. Many hats have a string or clip so that you can attach it to your shirt or jacket to prevent it from being blown into the water. When I caught my first albacore tuna, I had on a military style Boonie hat, which had no attachment string.

 As I fought the tuna, it fell off my head to the bottom of the boat. As I battled the fish, I continually stomped it in the boat's wash water. I certainly wasn't about to stop fighting the fish to retrieve it. Needless to say, by the time I landed the fish the hat was a total loss. While seldom mentioned when choosing fishing headwear, most people are concerned with appearance. They want to make the right statement. A serious fisherman or woman must have a serious fishing hat!

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