With one glance at my Instagram profile, you might notice some recurring gear on the boat… and it’s not an accident!
I’ve been so blessed to be a ProStaffer for DSG Fish this summer and have so enjoyed getting to try some gear made by women for women. (Sorry to my dudes who tuned in for this post, but maybe keep in mind for the fishing ladies in your life? They would be impressed.)
I think most lady anglers have the same complaints about the majority of the selection of women’s fishing (and outdoors in general!) clothing on the market;
- It doesn’t really fit! (It’s either way too big or way too small. Sigh.)
- And if it does, it’s probably pink. (I don’t dislike pink, but we like other colors, too, y’all!)
- General lack of utility. (Yes, I mean the pockets. WHO PUTS FAKE POCKETS ON HUNTING PANTS.)
Well.
I can honestly say that this company makes clothing that looks great and performs great. They thought of the feminine form when designing the clothes and the outdoors utility when choosing fabrics, prints, and features.
And yes, there are POCKETS!!
I did an entire video dedicated to trying on their summer line (you can watch that here), but that was before getting to actually wear them on a fishing trip. Here on the coast, the saltwater is especially brutal on fishing gear and has some unique requirements compared to our freshwater friends up North, so I wanted to share my ride or die picks with you!
1. Sydney Realtree Aspect™ Camo Shirt
This is hands down my FAVORITE shirt from the entire line! Like almost all of their fishing products, it has UPF 50+ for sun and heat protection. It’s also a super soft, lightweight material and the cut is super flattering.
I love this especially for fishing on the coast because of the sun and the heat. In the full sun on the hottest days yet this summer, it’s protected my skin and helped me to stay cool (and I’m really susceptible to the heat!).
It retails for $44.99 and has a wide variety of color options! I’m wearing a small in the Ocean Spray color; check it out here!
2. Leggings – UPF 30+
These were my favorite bottoms that we got! They’re super lightweight, feature UPF 30+, and are super comfortable. (Plus, they make my legs look good lol…)
I love these for some of the same reasons I love the Sydney shirt, with the heat and sun protection always being #1 for me. But ladies they have POCKETS!! Like put a pair of pliers in your pocket-sized pockets! They also have a nifty little clip on the left hip that I like to use for fish rags, too.
They retail for $49.99, with a variety of colors available! I’m wearing a small in the Sea Foam Realtree Aspect™ Camo; check them out here!
3. Juniper Hooded Shirt
This one is very similar the Sydney shirt above, but it also features a hood and thumb holes; it has UPF 50+ and is noticeably thicker than the one above.
I like this one a lot for fishing on cooler days and in the early spring, though it does get a little hot for the really hot days that we’ve had lately! That being said, if you’re not into wearing gators or tend to forget yours, the hood is really nice for getting the sun off your neck! (Ask me how I know!)
This one retails for $49.99 and also comes in a lot of colors! I’m wearing a small in the Key West color (which is my favorite color scheme of them al in this line!); check it out here!
4. Jenny Dock Shorts
These shorts are AMAZING!! I’ve never had real fishing/outdoors shorts before, and these are so incredible. The material is UPF 50+ and super lightweight, though not quite as stretchy as the leggings above.
What really made these special for me were the details. Besides a button and zipper, it has a drawstring so that if you have a bigger booty (like me!), you can make the waist actually fit. It also has great sized pockets and loops on the side for pliers, tackle, or a fishing rag apparently! I love them so much.
These retail for $49.99 and come in three different colors that coordinate well with other gear. I got a small in the taupe (and will probably snag a navy pair someday, too!); check it out here!
Keep in mind that these four items work best for where I’m located, here on the Gulf Coast way South in Texas; they have gear for all climates and temperatures available from sizes XX-Small to 3XL!
My overall impression of this entire line comes down to three words; fashion and function. FOR ONCE we get to wear fishing clothing that not only has utility, but also looks great and is feminine. I’m just so in-love!
But don’t just take my word for it, check out the entire line here!
Tight lines, y’all!
Jess and the Outdoors 