skin cancer

  • a.j.-wiesner
    Ely,MN / Rochester,MN
    Posts: 929
    July 26, 2010 at 9:13 pm #1268477

    went to the doctor today and found out i have a case of possible skin cancer. she told me i had to wear a long sleeve or t shirt at all times when i’m out in the boat fishing. but i know with musky fishing 20 hour days in 90plus degree weather this isn’t going to happen as cotton shirts become too sweaty and hot. i was wondering if anybody uses under armor or any products like that to keep you cool and breathe the air better. i want to get an idea on what works best b4 i spend the money so any help would be greatly appreciated.

    outdoors4life
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 1500
    July 26, 2010 at 9:34 pm #889209

    Time to start cat fishing!

    There is clothing that is SPF rated and that would be the way to go. I have had some in the past and I wear it when it is hot and sunny I typically am cooler in that clothing than a t shirt and shorts.

    Sorry to hear about that too. It is a concern of mine since I burn so easily.

    a.j.-wiesner
    Ely,MN / Rochester,MN
    Posts: 929
    July 26, 2010 at 10:57 pm #889228

    thanks j those shirts look like they would work good i may have to head to owatonna. and about the catfishing …. us musky guys fish all night too just our motto is fish hard all the time! haha just kidding

    a.j.-wiesner
    Ely,MN / Rochester,MN
    Posts: 929
    July 27, 2010 at 12:06 am #889253

    those shirts look way better than 1 of those ugly bass shirts… i don’t know what i’d do to myself if i had to wear 1. i’ll quote happy gilmore and say i’d kick my own a@#! haha

    outdoors4life
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 1500
    July 27, 2010 at 12:40 am #889259

    Quote:

    and about the catfishing …. us musky guys fish all night too just our motto is fish hard all the time! haha just kidding

    Oh I know you do! I become night only fishing when it is hot out. Last fall on the croix I had one rod out for redhorse and one throwing musky baits and my crawler line ended up gong out and caught a 45 inch musky on a size 8 circle hook with a crawler at night. Not a typical way of catching them.

    BTW I hope you fail your skin cancer test! I mean the test showing you don’t have it that is.

    a.j.-wiesner
    Ely,MN / Rochester,MN
    Posts: 929
    July 27, 2010 at 1:04 am #889266

    i’m good at failing tests so lets hope so… all i can say is be safe and smart out there. you have to be in good working condition to fish as hard as i like to. thanks for the good wishes

    Brian Robinson
    central Neb
    Posts: 3914
    July 27, 2010 at 1:42 am #889271

    I’ll tell ya, skin cancer is nothing to shake a stick at. I had a round of it a couple years ago and got it removed with the first layer of skin (Mohs surgery). Now I don’t care WHAT I look like out on the water as long as I’m protected. Not tryin to win a fashion contest anyways.

    FishingFool
    Posts: 54
    July 27, 2010 at 2:42 am #889286

    I wear long sleeve shirts all the time,I have sensitive skin…It is easier for me that way. Like what was said before,get some light colored Columbia Bonehead shirts.I think you will be amazed by how cool they are in the hottest weather! Good Luck! Paul

    cdn
    West Central, MN
    Posts: 338
    July 27, 2010 at 2:17 pm #889328

    I wear the Columbia SPF protection shirts too, and they are nice. I found mine at Herbergers. I’m sure other clothing retailers carry them.

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    July 28, 2010 at 12:46 am #889498

    I have been down this road as well know all about it all to well. Here is my post from 5 years ago on this topic.

    LINK

    rvvrrat
    The Sand Prairie
    Posts: 1840
    July 29, 2010 at 6:19 pm #889880

    Quote:

    I wear the Columbia SPF protection shirts too, and they are nice. I found mine at Herbergers. I’m sure other clothing retailers carry them.

    Hey Chuck,

    Thanks for the tip about Herbergers. They are cleaning out their summer stock and I just picked up three for $19.99 apiece!

    Pete

    cdn
    West Central, MN
    Posts: 338
    July 29, 2010 at 6:53 pm #889896

    Nice score! Summer clearance already?

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