Columbia clothing

[Porter2]

…..Has really stepped up its game towards fishing clothing. My wife bought me a couple t-shirts with the spf and all, very comfortable soft shirts. Really like them. So I went to a Columbia sports store (actually in Florida) and I couldn’t believe the tops, fishing pants and shorts, hats, etc they were offering…. They have some really cool and nice fishing wear. Just thought I throw it out there.

Got myself another shirt while there.

 

[SurfnFish]

yea, their technical gear well holds it's own against the more pricey brands. Sign up on their e-mailer and they'll send you periodic sale notices, and the outets have great sales.

 

[Porter2]

They must have gotten a fishy dude in their board …. Something changed. And for the betterment of the fishy dude patron .

 

[Tom Butler]

I have some columbia stuff and it all has held up nicely, and the styles/sizes have always fit me well.

 

[PhilR]

I’m kind of a Columbia fanboy, but had a sun hoodie a couple of years ago that was crushingly hot. Got a couple more recently, and they’re great. Only beef I have is that the built in buff is too hot.

 

[Nick Clayton]

Been a big fan for a number of years. Honestly haven't seen much change since I've been wearing their stuff.

Their long sleeve PFG light sun hoodies are my favorite fishing shirt ever. I probably have a dozen of them and I can't begin to imagine the number of days on the water they have. Super comfortable, light enough to be cool enough in the summer, adds well to layering in the winter, a hood which is mandatory for me, quick drying, durable as all hell. Not one of my shirts has a rip. Most are covered in fish blood stains, including the one I'm wearing right now, but they just keep on ticking. Can't say enough good about these shirts. I work work in them year round.

I also really like their lightweight cargo pants.

 

[Stonedfish]

Been a big fan for a number of years. Honestly haven't seen much change since I've been wearing their stuff.

Their long sleeve PFG light sun hoodies are my favorite fishing shirt ever. I probably have a dozen of them and I can't begin to imagine the number of days on the water they have. Super comfortable, light enough to be cool enough in the summer, adds well to layering in the winter, a hood which is mandatory for me, quick drying, durable as all hell. Not one of my shirts has a rip. Most are covered in fish blood stains, including the one I'm wearing right now, but they just keep on ticking. Can't say enough good about these shirts. I work work in them year round.

I also really like their lightweight cargo pants.

That’s all great Nick, but how do you feel about the Columbia brand when it comes to fashion and do they also offer a light rain shell?
SF

 

[Salmo_g]

Used to be some woman referred to as "Mother" in Columbia ads. This was in the 70s and 80s. She was responsible for all the fishing clothing designs. That's when Columbia made the best fishing vests that could be had, when fly fishermen carried their stuff in vests. Remember the "Kalama?" A short style vest that was the best thing ever for deep wading trout and steelhead anglers. Maybe Mother's daughter or granddaughter has returned to the company . . .

 

[Stonedfish]

Used to be some woman referred to as "Mother" in Columbia ads. This was in the 70s and 80s. She was responsible for all the fishing clothing designs. That's when Columbia made the best fishing vests that could be had, when fly fishermen carried their stuff in vests. Remember the "Kalama?" A short style vest that was the best thing ever for deep wading trout and steelhead anglers. Maybe Mother's daughter or granddaughter has returned to the company . . .

That was Gert Boyle. Her dad started the company. She passed away and her son Tim who was in the commercials with her now runs the company.
SF

 

[Tim Cottage]

Used to be some woman referred to as "Mother" in Columbia ads. This was in the 70s and 80s. She was responsible for all the fishing clothing designs. That's when Columbia made the best fishing vests that could be had, when fly fishermen carried their stuff in vests. Remember the "Kalama?" A short style vest that was the best thing ever for deep wading trout and steelhead anglers. Maybe Mother's daughter or granddaughter has returned to the company . . .

I wore a deep wading Kalama vest for many years. Those two big high mounted pockets were just the thing for a couple of large boxes. After a number of repairs I finally declared it worn out but it's likely that I still have it at the bottom of a pile somewhere.

 

[Sam Roffe]

That was Gert Boyle. Her dad started the company. She passed away and her son Tim who was in the commercials with her now runs the company.
SF

Met Gert once at the ski show in Vegas. They were our competitors in the business. Domestic manufacturing was hard to compete with those who made stuff overseas.

 

[Dogsnfish]

They make nice stuff for a good price. I bought the Tamiami shirt for $41 during the REI spring sale. Not the quality of some of my Simms or Patagonia shirts, but also not that far off and for half the price.

 

[clarkman]

I have a handful of their long sleeve sun shirts. They've held up really well and are pretty comfortable. My Patagonia sun hoodies are the best I've ever used in both comfort and longevity. The Columbia ones aren't far off and cost considerably less.

 

[Hillbilly Redneck]

I noticed last weekend that my 30 year old Columbia rain shell leaks a bit.

 

[Rob Allen]

That's good because they went to crap when they went to China That's when I switched brands.. now China can make good stuff IF you get the right manufacturing.
Note the difference between the quality of Allen brand packs vs packs from Fishpond.

 

[DimeBrite]

Keep an eye on bamboo viscose outdoor clothing too. Soft and cool to the touch.


Arm tattoos sold separately.

 

[O' Clarkii Stomias]

Used to be some woman referred to as "Mother" in Columbia ads. This was in the 70s and 80s. She was responsible for all the fishing clothing designs. That's when Columbia made the best fishing vests that could be had, when fly fishermen carried their stuff in vests. Remember the "Kalama?" A short style vest that was the best thing ever for deep wading trout and steelhead anglers. Maybe Mother's daughter or granddaughter has returned to the company . . .

I had a Kalama and my first Gore Tex wading jacket was a Columbia.

 

[Brian Miller]

Keep an eye on bamboo viscose outdoor clothing too. Soft and cool to the touch.

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Arm tattoos sold separately.

I have had two very comfortable bamboo polo shirts shrink badly in length so be aware and pay attention to fabric blend, sizing and care recommendations, along with (esp. any negative) reviews.

 

[Billy]

Been a big fan for a number of years. Honestly haven't seen much change since I've been wearing their stuff.

Their long sleeve PFG light sun hoodies are my favorite fishing shirt ever. I probably have a dozen of them and I can't begin to imagine the number of days on the water they have. Super comfortable, light enough to be cool enough in the summer, adds well to layering in the winter, a hood which is mandatory for me, quick drying, durable as all hell. Not one of my shirts has a rip. Most are covered in fish blood stains, including the one I'm wearing right now, but they just keep on ticking. Can't say enough good about these shirts. I work work in them year round.

I also really like their lightweight cargo pants.

I just got an XL tall! Last one in stock. Excited to get it.

 

[Nick Clayton]

I just got an XL tall! Last one in stock. Excited to get it.

I just had to buy some XLs last week myself. I've lost so much damn weight none of my clothes fit anymore. First time in my adult life I bought size 36 waist jeans and XL shirts. Pretty rad.