Features & Characteristics of Dagon Fishing Shirts

A fishing shirt is the most important item in your fishing gear and greatly impacts your fishing performance. Fishing shirts are different from ordinary shirts as you have to deal with exposure to water bodies, sun, and dust. Along with that, you have to stay in action all day long.

So we have made this guide and a manual about the features and qualities a top-notch fishing shirt should possess. 

Features of the Best Fishing Shirts

From the fabric to the buttons and pockets, a perfect fishing shirt doesn't lack any functional detail. Following is the list of features we have in our fishing shirts.

Fabric

Fabric is the most important element of a fishing shirt that has the most significant impact . It differentiate a fishing shirt from a traditional shirt. Usually, fishing shirts are made of polyester but sometimes it is also blended with other materials. 

Down below we have discussed all the materials added in our top fishing shirts:

Polyester

Polyester is the main ingredient in the fabric used to make fishing shirts. It is used widely for its resilience against heat and protection from harmful UV rays. 

The use of Polyester in the fabric makes the clothing very lightweight, safe, comfortable, and easy to wear. 

Polyester also resists wrinkles, shrinking, and tears, keeping the look and style consistent even after a tough and long day of action. Moreover, it owns all the characteristics that can influence your fishing experience and performance.

Polyester can also be blended with other materials like nylon and spandex which we have done in some of our shirts considering their specific requirements. 

Nylon

Adding nylon to the fishing shirt's fabric helps in stretching, mobility, breathability, and quick drying. Nylon also helps the shirt stay longer in tough conditions. A nylon blend with polyester makes the fabric ideal for every fishing shirt.

Spandex

Spandex can also be added to fishing shirts for its stretchability and comfort making it an exceptional addon in any sportswear.  

Pearl Snap Buttons

Pearl snap buttons are easier to fasten and unfasten compared to traditional buttons, which offer ease and comfort to anglers on a tough fishing day.

Pearl snap buttons added in our shirts are made strong and are very unlikely to break. Moreover, it also brings style and appeal to the apparel as well.

Water Resistant Pocket

A water-resistant pocket helps protect essential gadgets like mobile phones and other stuff you want to protect from water.
We have added water-resistant pockets in almost every fishing top including waterproof zipping pockets in hoodies.

Such features make it ideal for action on water and make it an essential feature on every performance shirt.

Ample Sized Pockets

Along with the water-resistant pocket, you will need large-sized pockets to carry your fishing gear items. While going into the water for fly fishing or going onto your boat, you will need your items within reach.

Dagon Apparel has added multiple large pockets in their shirts and hoodies to carry every item you might need during your angling adventures.

Mesh

Mesh in the hoodies and its minimal usage in fishing shirts helps in breathability. Enhanced breathability with such a wearable helps increase performance.  For a lengthy fishing trip, every minor detail impacts the overall experience.

Characteristics of the Best Fishing Shirts

Adding the above features brings amazing characteristics that bring ease and comfort to the angling experience. Here are the top characteristics of a fishing shirt.

UPF 30+

High UPF is a necessary feature for fishing shirts especially when you are going out on summer or sunny days. The UPF number of a shirt defines its ability to protect from harmful ultraviolet rays. 

We have made our all shirts and sun shirts UPF 30+ which is right up to standard and considered among the best options for a fishing shirt.

Moisture Wicking

Moisture wicking is the ability of the fabric to draw sweat away from the skin to the outer surface of the fabric for evaporation. This can be achieved by having features that are conducive to absorption, dispersion, and evaporation.

Materials like polyester and nylon help in bringing such qualities in the shirt.

Quick Dry

Similarly while fishing, your clothing is exposed to water, and wet clothes can irritate and ruin your experience. However, we have added quick drying ability in our shirts to keep you fresh and active while angling.

Quick drying works by spreading the water surface area in the shirt to ease up the evaporation process. 

Antibacterial

Antibacterial fishing shirts maintain the odor and hygiene of anglers. Sweat and moisture create a bad smell and proper evaporation in a shirt helps in maintaining a positive odor. Moreover, it also eliminates the risk of allergy and rash. 

Easy to Wash

Unlike cotton, which absorbs dirt and dust, polyester doesn't hold dirt as much, so it can be cleaned instantly using saltwater and sunscreen. Moreover, it doesn't need heavy detergents and multiple washing machine cycles as they have antimicrobial treatments that reduce bacteria buildup. Materials like polyester and nylon make the fabric not only easy to wash but also quick to dry. 

This was our detailed guide, a must-read before buying a fishing shirt. If you are looking for a fishing shirt with all these features and qualities, you can check out Dagon performance fishing shirts, made of polyester and nylon, large water-resistant pockets, and pearl snap buttons. Our shirts are UPF 30+, anti-bacterial, anti-odor, easy to wash, and provide enhanced breathability.