Nova Men's Long Sleeve Fishing Hoodie Quick Dry Breathable UPF 50+ UV Sun Protection T-Shirt

Beat the Heat and Block the Burn on Open Waters

Spending hours on an open boat deck, kayak seat, or exposed shoreline means facing a relentless onslaught of direct solar radiation and blinding UV reflections bouncing off the water's surface. Standard cotton t-shirts offer very little structural protection, quickly soaking up sweat to become heavy, damp, and abrasive against your skin. To maintain your focus and stamina when tracking hard-hitting game fish, you need an advanced technical layer engineered to act as a barrier against the sun without trapping heat.

The Nova Performance Long Sleeve Fishing Hoodie is built to keep you cool, dry, and fully shielded during long summer excursions. Featuring a dedicated athletic hood design, it delivers vital, streamlined coverage for your neck, ears, and head—the areas most vulnerable to painful sunburns. This high-efficiency solar barrier eliminates the need to continuously reapply slick, greasy sunscreens that can ruin your grip on your rod, reel, and soft plastics.

Quick-Dry Fibers and Hex-Pattern Breathability

When the humidity climbs and the midday bite intensifies, managing moisture is critical to staying comfortable. This lightweight jersey is knitted from advanced hydro-phobic performance fibers that instantly pull perspiration away from your skin, pushing it to the outer surface of the fabric for lightning-fast evaporation. This active moisture-wicking cycle prevents the fabric from clinging to your torso, keeping you feeling light and fresh from your first morning cast to the final retrieve at dusk.

The striking geometric honeycomb grid print isn’t just for looks. The specialized knit construction optimizes overall airflow, letting refreshing breezes pass through the fabric to naturally cool your core while maintaining excellent structural durability against wear and tear.

Tailored for Non-Stop Casting and Active Outdoor Movement

True performance requires a shirt that moves with you, not against you. Engineered with integrated multi-directional stretch, this hoodie offers completely unrestricted mobility through your shoulders and upper back. Whether you are executing a long double-haul fly cast, overhead loading a heavy surf rod, or leaning over the gunwale to net a catch, the fabric stretches smoothly without binding or pulling.

Constructed with low-profile, friction-free flatlock seams, the interior lays perfectly flat against your body to prevent painful skin chafing during repetitive motions. Featuring a brilliant gradient fade—exemplified by the modern TM-90 blue-to-teal honeycomb profile—this versatile top transitions seamlessly from offshore marine fishing and coastal sailing to backcountry hiking, camping, and beachside training.

Core Specifications

• Advanced UV Sun Protection: High-density technical weave creates a physical shield against harmful solar radiation, protecting your upper body and neck.

• Hyper-Dry Moisture Management: Lightweight quick-dry fabric continuously wicks sweat away from the skin to speed up evaporation and eliminate heavy fabric cling.

• Integrated Ergonomic Sun Hood: Streamlined hood architecture delivers comfortable, lightweight coverage for your head, ears, and neck without blocking peripheral vision.

• Micro-Ventilated Airflow Grid: Performance hex-pattern material enhances breathability, keeping your core cool in humid marine environments.

• Chafe-Free Flatlock Stitching: Engineered with flat, interlocking seams that maximize physical durability and stop friction burn over long days on the water.