Bugstopper Hoodie repels insects and wicks moisture for all-day fishing comfort and sun protection
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"This hoodie is a game-changer for long days on the water. The Insect Shield technology really helps keep the bugs at bay, and the buttery soft fabric feels great against my skin. It stretches well, wicks away sweat, and dries quickly, so I stay comfortable even in the heat. The fitted hood and extended sleeves with thumbholes provide extra coverage, and I love the convenient kangaroo pocket for keeping small essentials close."
Nothing ruins a day on the water faster than relentless bugs, but with the Simms Bugstopper Hoodie, we stay focused on the cast—not the swarms. Built with Insect Shield® technology, this hoodie repels biting insects while offering buttery smooth comfort and moisture-wicking performance.
Designed for long days outdoors, the Bugstopper Hoodie features a fitted three-panel hood for extra coverage, extended sleeves with envelope thumbholes to protect our hands, and UPF 50+ fabric to shield us from the sun. A half-zip front allows for easy layering, while the pass-through kangaroo pocket keeps our essentials close. From dawn patrol to dusk bites, this hoodie is an essential layer for bug-free comfort on the water.
Details
- Fishing hoodie with Insect Shield® technology for bug protection
- Soft double-knit polyester stretches, wicks moisture, and dries quickly
- UPF 50+ fabric shields skin from harsh sun exposure
- Fitted three-panel hood provides extra protection from the elements
- Half-zip front allows easy ventilation and layering
- Extended sleeves with thumbholes offer back-of-hand coverage
- Pass-through kangaroo pocket for keeping essentials close
- Item #SMMF0LL
- Material
- 100% polyester
- Fit
- regular
- Style
- hoodie, 1/2-zip
- Pockets
- kangaroo
- Hood
- yes
- Thumbholes
- yes
- Activity
- casual, hiking, fishing, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited
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5 based on 9 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 26, 2025
Wore extensively for deer hunting
Wore extensively for deer hunting in SE AK, in a highly buggy environment, and not a bite! Love the hook for keeping the sun off too.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
August 25, 2025
Absolutely awesome experience.
I wore this on a remote raft fishing trip in Alaska in July. Bugs stayed away! Layered when necessary. Fit under or over my cap. Very comfortable for a 72 year old lady!!! Only recommendation is zippered pockets. A "must have" when fishing or really any time in the outdoors.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
August 16, 2025
Great shirt
Love the green color, material is a good weight but not too heavy, half zip is perfect, length below the waist and a little lower in the back. 5’6” 135 and a medium is perfect
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
July 30, 2025
Great for brisk mornings
This was a great addition for a bit of added warmth while in Alaska this summer. It was just enough to take the edge off the cold on a sunny morning.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
July 23, 2025
Women’s big stopoer hoodie
I bought this item for a Safari in Kenya and Tanzania, it’s been my most used piece of clothing on this trip, which we are still on, I was thankful I bought it. Perfect fit.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
June 28, 2025
One for me, 3 for gifts!
A nice quality shirt that effectively repels mosquitoes. It's a heavier weight material than another bugstopper I have. Get one for yard work and one to keep clean!
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
June 24, 2025
Great hoody
Nice weight. Fits nicely. Bugstopper technology makes it all the better.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
June 8, 2025
Fabulous
Bought this for my #1 fishing partner. She loves it and it fits her so well.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
February 25, 2023
Awesome shirt
So comfortable and fits true to size. The bug stopper hoodie is a bit thicker material than some of the solar flex shirts simms sells but is perfect for overcast or windy days on the water when full protection is imperative.
Originally reviewed on simmsfishing.com
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