Kayak fishing demands apparel that can withstand the wear and tear from the most avid anglers. AFTCO The American Fishing Tackle Company – is up to the task. With designs made by anglers for anglers, the gear is ideal for outfitting the hard-charging members of the 2016 Hobie Fishing Team.
“When you first see their apparel, you realize how well thought out each piece is. And then you put it on and your sunburnt arms thank you. AFTCO’s apparel is the ideal apparel for our fishing team members: anglers on a mission to land the biggest and baddest fish,” says Hobie Fishing Team coordinator Kevin Nakada.
AFTCO, the team’s official apparel sponsor, supplied the ladies and gentleman of the Hobie Fishing Team with:
Men: Samurai Performance Shirt, Cumulus Tech Fishing Shirt and Solmar Sun Protection Gloves.
Ladies: Guy Harvey Collection Sport Tech Shirt, Cap Sleeve Performance Shirt, and Solmar Sun Protection Gloves.
“Kayak anglers are in and around the water. Our development team builds apparel that makes for a better, more enjoyable time on the water,” says AFTCO’s Matt Florentino.
The Samurai is an all-around performance shirt, moisture wicking with AFTLOCK 50 sun protection.
The Cumulus is ultra-lightweight and super breathable, with venting on the front and back. It is ideal for hot climates, and also boasts AFTLOCK 50 sun protection and a microfiber sunglass wipe. It is a very minimalist but highly technical shirt.
“We’re excited to work with Hobie. We believe Hobie is the premier kayak fishing team. They have a range of anglers worldwide, east and west, salt and fresh. We’re proud to provide them with performance wear that meets their demanding needs,” Florentino says.
