Perfect for the kayak fisherman with glasses, PolarOptics “Fits Over” polarized sunglasses fit perfectly over your prescription glasses. With lenses that block 100% of all UVA and UVB light, polarized and scratch resistant, the Fits Over sunglasses will help you cut through the glare to spot that next trophy fish and last through the rigors of fishing.

I've been in the market for some time for some nice water shoes, as the ones I used until now have been cheap water shoes that you would pick up for the family trip to the water park, or my flip-flops. I had not found anything that I liked, and wanted to spend the extra money on. Then I found a deal on some Teva® “Fuse-Ion” shoes.

Late last season, I received a Kokatat “T3 SuperNova Angler” dry suit. After a quick float at the end of last year, I've had to let it sit in my closet for a few months while waiting for the ice off and the start of this year's kayak fishing season. I have had the opportunity to put the suit through its paces, and figured it was time to share my impressions.

I received one of the Columbia “Omni-Freeze Zero” shirts shortly after ICAST 2012 in Orlando, and my first impression was kind of strange. The shirt has a very different feel to it; it's very “stretchy” - almost like rubber. It's kind of hard to explain, but once you start fishing in it, you will almost immediately start to feel the cooling sensation that won this shirt “Best in Show – Apparel”.

I used to love baking in the sun all year long. My mother always called me “gingerbread boy” because I got so dark in the summer. No shirt or a tank top was my normal hot weather fishing attire. The older I get, the more concerned I become about the harmful effects that the sun has on me. I decided to try out a few different long sleeve fishing shirts and see if I could possibly bear to wear them in the heat...

The first time I saw the logo, I thought, “How cool is this?” Being the big redfish fisherman that I am, I checked them out. Now after my recent medical problems, one of the things my doctor told me is that I am sun sensitive, meaning that prolonged exposure will aggravate my symptoms. This all made sense; prolonged trips to Cedar Key and other locations left me with small blisters on the tops of my hands...

“Things that float” must have been the unofficial theme this year at ICAST 2012. From landing nets to iPhones, it seemed that everywhere you turned, someone had something for kayak fishing that floated. Polarized sunglasses were no exception. I found several companies that offered polarized floating sunglasses at very reasonable prices. Only one was willing to contribute a pair for review. Those came from Floats, Inc. Located in Miami, FL, they have been in the fashion eyewear business for over 26 years.

As I was walking through the Orlando Convention Center during ICAST 2012, I had a plan in mind for talking with the exhibitors. I thought I would concentrate on the small companies - companies that had a very unique product or companies I had never heard of before. Such was the case with RailRiders. As I walked by their booth I noticed a really nice looking shirt, so I stopped in and talked with John d'Arbeloff - who just happened to be the President of the company.

I don't have the best of luck when it comes to glasses. Over the years I have lost some expensive eyewear to Davey Jones' Locker. I have also had them scratched and broken in while in storage. In my opinion, with as much time as I spend on the water a good pair of polarized glasses is a must.

As a Hobie kayaker, I had an issue with sunburn on my ankles when pedaling. I would wear Dockers and fishing pants for sun protection, but that left about 2” exposed above the Dockers. Sunscreen lotion did not help much - I think it was rubbed off in the pedaling action.