Lightweight sun and bug protection built for long days on the water.
The Skwala Sol Defense Hoody is designed for anglers who need more than basic sun coverage. Built with breathable, high-stretch knit fabric, full UPF 50+ sun protection, and insect-repellent technology, this technical fishing hoody helps keep you cool, comfortable, and protected when the sun is high and the bugs are thick. Whether you’re chasing trout, poling flats, fishing from the boat, or hiking into remote water, the Sol Defense Hoody delivers the coverage and comfort needed for serious warm-weather fishing.
Ideal Use
UPF 50+ Sun Protection – Helps shield skin from harsh UV exposure during long outdoor and fishing days
Insect-Repellent Technology – Permethrin-treated core fibers help defend against mosquitoes, sandflies, and biting insects
Lightweight Knit Fabric – Delivers an airy, next-to-skin feel for hot-weather comfort
Breathable Construction – Helps release heat when fishing in warm, sunny conditions
High-Stretch Performance – Moves easily during casting, rowing, hiking, and active fishing
Quick-Dry Properties – Helps manage moisture and stay comfortable throughout the day
Anti-Microbial Finishing – Helps keep the fabric fresher through repeated wear
Full-Coverage Hoody Design – Adds sun protection for the head, neck, and upper body
Built for Anglers – Designed specifically for long days on rivers, lakes, flats, and coastal water
Nice weather does not always mean easy fishing. Bright sun, biting insects, humid air, and long hours on the water can wear you down fast. The Skwala Sol Defense Hoody solves that with a lightweight, airy feel, dependable UPF 50+ sun protection, and built-in insect-repellent performance that helps reduce distractions when mosquitoes, sandflies, and other biting bugs show up.
It feels like a true all-day fishing layer: breathable enough for hot conditions, stretchy enough for casting and rowing, and protective enough to wear from the first cast through the evening hatch.
Fabric: Lightweight, breathable high-stretch knit
Sun Protection: UPF 50+
Bug Protection: Permethrin-treated core fibers
Performance Finish: Quick-dry and anti-microbial properties
Design: Full-coverage fishing hoody built for sun, heat, insects, and all-day comfort
The Skwala Sol Defense Hoody is a lightweight, breathable, and protective UPF 50+ fishing sun hoody built for anglers who need dependable coverage from both sun and biting insects. Featuring high-stretch knit fabric, quick-dry performance, anti-microbial finishing, and permethrin-treated insect-repellent core fibers, this outdoor sun protection shirt delivers all-day comfort for fly fishing, boating, hiking, and warm-weather adventure. Designed to keep anglers cool, dry, and focused, the Sol Defense Hoody is an essential technical fishing shirt for demanding summer conditions.
| SKWALA SHIRT SIZE GUIDE | ||
| Size | Sleeve | Chest |
| Medium | 34" | 37-40" |
| Large | 35" | 41-44" |
| X-Large | 36" | 45-48" |
| XX-Large | 37" | 49-52" |
