| No fishing vacation should ever be ruined by | | | | to the UVB rays, so you will be looking specifically |
| sunburn or sunstroke. No matter what the | | | | for mention of the UVA rays. |
| weather conditions are, exposure to the suns | | | | Another important thing to consider is whether |
| ultra violet rays can cause serious problems for | | | | your sunblock is sweatproof or waterproof. I |
| anglers. The key is to be familiar with the | | | | would highly recommend you purchase a sunblock |
| sunblock products that are available and to know | | | | that is sweatproof, especially if your fishing |
| what kind of weather conditions you will | | | | vacation will entail much physical activity like |
| encounter on your fishing trip. | | | | walking streams or using a fishing charter. You |
| Many people still get sunblock and suntan lotion | | | | won't know your protection has sweat away until |
| confused. Sunblock is designed to actually block | | | | it is to late, so take the extra precaution in a |
| the suns harmful rays. This means that if you use | | | | block that won't wash away easily. |
| sunblock, you will not be working on your tan. | | | | Lastly I would recommend choosing the spray-on |
| Save the tanning for another day. Instead work | | | | sunblock versus the traditional creams or lotions. |
| on having a safe fishing adventure. | | | | It tends to be less messy and more importantly |
| For most outdoor activities a sunblock with a | | | | you won't get a large amount on your fingers and |
| rating of SPF 30 or higher is recommended. SPF | | | | hands. This means less transfer of the sunblock |
| 15 will give you minimum exposure, but most | | | | to your fishing bait, spinning lure, or fishing flies. |
| fishermen will be out in the sun for an extended | | | | Keep in mind that fish have not been known to |
| period of time and therefore should use a SPF 30 | | | | eat sunblock for breakfast, lunch or dinner. |
| or higher rating. | | | | Your fishing vacation can be more enjoyable |
| Check the label to see which of the suns rays are | | | | when you take the time to purchase and use a |
| blocked. There are two types of sunrays to | | | | good sunblock. Also consider a light long sleeve |
| consider. There are UVA and UVB rays and both | | | | shirt and wide brimmed hat for extra protection. |
| can be harmful to your skin. Purchasing a sunblock | | | | In combination, these items will keep your fishing |
| that blocks both of these rays will of course give | | | | trip free of nasty sunburns. |
| you maximum protection. The SPF rating refers | | | | |