Sun exposure is one of the most underestimated hazards in fly fishing. A full day on the water, especially on open rivers, high-elevation creeks, or saltwater flats, means hours of direct UV exposure on your face, neck, arms, and hands. Skwala built the Sol Collection to solve that problem without making you feel like you are wearing a thick, suffocating layer.
These fishing shirts combine 40+ UPF protection with an ultralight construction that promotes airflow rather than trapping heat. The result is clothing that keeps you cooler and better protected than fishing without a shirt at all.
Standard sun shirts sacrifice breathability for UV protection, or they offer good ventilation but thin, inadequate coverage. Skwala engineered the Sol Collection with an 85-gram ultralight polyester performance fabric that does both. The fabric is roughly 30% lighter than typical synthetic sun shirts, promotes rapid moisture evaporation, and maintains 40+ UPF protection even when damp.
Each Sol hoody features a scuba-style hood that protects the neck, ears, and lower face without interfering with vision or casting. Concealed thumb loops at the cuffs keep sleeve coverage in place over the backs of your hands during long days on the water.
The lightest fishing shirt in the Skwala lineup. Built for tropical fisheries and summer river fishing where maximum airflow and cooling matter most.
A step up in fit and structure. The Tactical is designed for anglers who prefer a more athletic silhouette with slightly more coverage and utility.
Bridges the gap between the ultralight Sol collection and the heavyweight Thermo 350. Works as a sun shirt in cool conditions or as a base layer in cold weather.
Saltwater flats, summer trout rivers, and high-desert canyons all put anglers in direct, brutal sun for hours. The Tropic is designed to keep you cooler than wearing nothing at all by actively moving heat away from your skin.
If you want a hoody with a cleaner, more athletic silhouette and fish across a range of conditions, the Tactical gives you that flexibility without giving up any sun protection.
Lightweight Merino wool handles temperature swings better than synthetics. If your fishing days start cold and warm up, the Thermo 150 adapts rather than forcing you to stop and change layers.
All three Skwala sun hoodies, the Sol Tropic, Sol Tactical, and Thermo 150, provide 40+ UPF sun protection. This rating holds even when the fabric becomes wet from sweat or river spray.
The Sol Tropic uses an 85-gram ultralight fabric designed for maximum cooling in hot, humid climates. It is approximately 30% lighter than standard synthetic sun shirts and priced at $99. The Sol Tactical offers a more structured performance fit with slightly different feature placement and is priced at $129.
Yes. The Sol Collection was developed with saltwater flats fishing in mind. The ultralight construction and 40+ UPF protection are well-suited for full-day exposure on open water, and the scuba hood protects the neck and face during long days with no shade.
The Thermo 150 is made from lightweight Merino wool rather than synthetic polyester. Merino naturally regulates temperature in changing conditions, making it a better choice when mornings are cool and afternoons warm up. The Sol hoodies perform better in sustained high heat.
Yes, Skwala shirts follow standard sizing. A Medium fits a 37 to 40 inch chest. If you plan to layer underneath, sizing up one gives you more room. Contact the team at The Fly Fishers if you have questions about fit before ordering.
The Fly Fishers carries all three Skwala sun shirts and sun hoodies. Free shipping on orders over $75. Questions about fit or which shirt is right for your fishing? Reach out before you order.
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