Our take on the Fish or Die

The Fish or Die LS Performance Crew from The Sea Party is a technical shirt built for long days in the sun. Its light microfiber covers your arms with a UPF 50 rating. For summer fishing, this is the top we would pick first.

Key facts

• Brand: The Sea Party.
• Model: Fish or Die LS Performance Crew.
• Cut: crew neck, long sleeves, relaxed fit.
• Fabric: 4.2 oz woven microfiber, 100% polyester.
• Weight: 153 g.
• Sun protection: UPF 50 rating.
• Breathable, antibacterial fabric that wicks moisture.
• Graphic applied by sublimation printing.
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL.

On the water, under full sun

UPF 50 protection on your arms

On a boat or a jetty, the sun beats down for hours. The long sleeves cover your arms down to the wrists. The fabric carries a UPF 50 rating. That means about 1/50 of UV rays get through, so close to 98% are blocked. You cut the risk of sunburn during long sessions. The crew neck also covers the top of your chest. Your face and hands still need their own cover, such as a cap and gloves.

A light technical shirt that stays dry

The 4.2 oz microfiber is light and very soft to the touch. It wicks moisture and lets air through. When you sweat while landing a fish, the fabric dries fast. The antibacterial treatment helps limit odors through the day. At 153 g, you soon forget it is on your shoulders.

This top works at sea as well as on fresh water. Sunlight bouncing off the water raises your exposure, even on hazy days. A light long sleeve is simpler than sunscreen you have to reapply every two hours. The thin fabric is worn on its own when it is hot. The Fish or Die name says it all: this shirt is made for anglers first.

The relaxed fit gives room across the shoulders. Your arms stay free to cast, work a lure or handle the landing net. Sublimation printing sets the ink inside the fiber. The Fish or Die graphic is part of the fabric and stays soft to the touch. Six sizes, from S to 3XL, fit most builds. Take your usual size to keep that freedom of movement.