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$22.73The Story
The Simms Challenger Short Sleeve Shirt is your go-to for beating the heat on the water, delivering exceptional comfort and performance when the sun is blazing. This shirt combines technical features with a clean aesthetic, ensuring you stay focused on the fish, not the conditions by providing protection and breathability.
Best Used For
This shirt excels during warm-weather fishing expeditions, whether you're casting from a boat, wading a flat, or enjoying a day on the lake. Its quick-drying and breathable nature also makes it suitable for any outdoor activity where sun protection and moisture management are key, including tropical travel and casual summer wear where staying cool is paramount.
Key Features
Superior UPF 50+ sun protection shields your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays during long hours of exposure.
Moisture-wicking fabric actively pulls sweat away from your body, promoting rapid evaporation to keep you dry.
Quick-drying material ensures comfort is restored rapidly after an unexpected splash or during periods of high humidity.
A strategically placed mesh-lined back vent promotes crucial airflow, enhancing breathability in hot conditions.
Dual zippered chest pockets offer secure, fly-box compatible storage for essential small gear like tippet spools or leaders.
An integrated sunglass chamois, conveniently located on the shirt's hem, allows for easy cleaning of your eyewear.
Built-in anti-odor treatment helps to keep the shirt smelling fresh, even during extended wear on multi-day trips.
Why We Like It
What sets the Simms Challenger Short Sleeve Shirt apart is its focused design that delivers essential angling performance without unnecessary frills. It masterfully blends robust sun protection, crucial moisture management, and practical on-water features like secure chest pockets and a sunglass chamois into a lightweight, comfortable package. This shirt offers the proven Simms quality and durability, ensuring it will be a reliable companion for many seasons of warm-weather fishing adventures, providing excellent value through its consistent performance and longevity.
Fabric/Material Composition
Main Body: 100% Polyester woven fabric incorporating moisture-wicking and UPF 50+ properties.
How The Product Tends To Fit
The Simms Challenger Short Sleeve Shirt generally features a Traditional Fit. This cut is designed to provide ample room for movement and casting, offering comfort without being overly baggy or restrictive. It typically runs true to size for most individuals, comfortably allowing for a full range of motion necessary for angling.
Sizing Availability
This shirt is commonly available in men's sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, and XXX-Large.
Care Instruction
Machine wash cold with like colors. Use a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or fabric softeners as they can degrade fabric performance. Tumble dry on a low heat setting and remove promptly. If necessary, iron on the lowest heat setting. Do not dry clean.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
The Simms Challenger Short Sleeve Shirt is your go-to for beating the heat on the water, delivering exceptional comfort and performance when the sun is blazing. This shirt combines technical features with a clean aesthetic, ensuring you stay focused on the fish, not the conditions by providing protection and breathability.
Best Used For
This shirt excels during warm-weather fishing expeditions, whether you're casting from a boat, wading a flat, or enjoying a day on the lake. Its quick-drying and breathable nature also makes it suitable for any outdoor activity where sun protection and moisture management are key, including tropical travel and casual summer wear where staying cool is paramount.
Key Features
Superior UPF 50+ sun protection shields your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays during long hours of exposure.
Moisture-wicking fabric actively pulls sweat away from your body, promoting rapid evaporation to keep you dry.
Quick-drying material ensures comfort is restored rapidly after an unexpected splash or during periods of high humidity.
A strategically placed mesh-lined back vent promotes crucial airflow, enhancing breathability in hot conditions.
Dual zippered chest pockets offer secure, fly-box compatible storage for essential small gear like tippet spools or leaders.
An integrated sunglass chamois, conveniently located on the shirt's hem, allows for easy cleaning of your eyewear.
Built-in anti-odor treatment helps to keep the shirt smelling fresh, even during extended wear on multi-day trips.
Why We Like It
What sets the Simms Challenger Short Sleeve Shirt apart is its focused design that delivers essential angling performance without unnecessary frills. It masterfully blends robust sun protection, crucial moisture management, and practical on-water features like secure chest pockets and a sunglass chamois into a lightweight, comfortable package. This shirt offers the proven Simms quality and durability, ensuring it will be a reliable companion for many seasons of warm-weather fishing adventures, providing excellent value through its consistent performance and longevity.
Fabric/Material Composition
Main Body: 100% Polyester woven fabric incorporating moisture-wicking and UPF 50+ properties.
How The Product Tends To Fit
The Simms Challenger Short Sleeve Shirt generally features a Traditional Fit. This cut is designed to provide ample room for movement and casting, offering comfort without being overly baggy or restrictive. It typically runs true to size for most individuals, comfortably allowing for a full range of motion necessary for angling.
Sizing Availability
This shirt is commonly available in men's sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, and XXX-Large.
Care Instruction
Machine wash cold with like colors. Use a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or fabric softeners as they can degrade fabric performance. Tumble dry on a low heat setting and remove promptly. If necessary, iron on the lowest heat setting. Do not dry clean.




















