Ask just about any of the other guides and they will all agree, the UV Buff is a life saver.

Long term its the best investment you can make. The UV Buff provides 95% UV protection, and offers coolmax technology that keeps you cool and wicks moisture all day, along with many other features such as insectsheild that repels biting insects and is odor free. There is 12+ listed ways to wear it, everything from a sun gaiter to a cap to a hair band. Another nice feature of this product is that it is a seamless design so there is no stitching to irritate your skin. There is also a cold weather specific buff with polortec fleece lining to keep your face, neck, ears, etc warm and protected from winter winds and bitter cold. And since we spend a lot of time in the sun in the warm months, a buff is applicable to many other activities aside from fishing. Over all this one gear item you will never catch me leave home without.