Columbia PFG Tamiami II Long Sleeve Shirt

Sometimes sunscreen just doesn’t cut it. For long days on the water, whether you’re kayaking around the island or prowling the breaks for fish, your best bet is to cover up. We chose an assortment of items from Columbia’s PFG (Performance Fishing Gear) line to keep the sunburn at bay. Our female anglers sported the Columbia Tamiami II button-up shirt, which is lightweight with a large mesh vent in the back, and has nice design details such as snaps to keep your sleeves cuffed and an assortment of loops to hook items to. Colombia’s Omni-Shade UPF 40 gives plenty of sun protection, and antimicrobial treatment keeps the funk from lingering. The Solar Fade Shorts brought a much-appreciated touch of style to the outfit, along with UPF 30 protection. Our male anglers geared up in the Zero Rules Long Sleeve Shirt, which not only provided UPF 30 coverage, but also Columbia’s Omni-Freeze Zero sweat-activated cooling fabric, and antimicrobial treatment. The Grander Marlin II Offshore Short were comfortable and stretchy, with a zip pocket for securing items, stain and rain resistant, and UPF 50 protection. We also took along a couple of the Omni-Freeze Zero neck gaiters and bandanas, which are amazing due to their UPF 50 sweat-activated cooling material that kept us cool and shielded us from those tropical rays.

Tester Comments: “Throwing on any of the Columbia PFG items was way easier and faster than putting on yet another layer of sunscreen… plus probably a lot more effective as I have been known to take a dip between casts.”