Wild Brook Trout Men's Long Sleeve Performance Hoodie

Wild Brook Trout Long Sleeve Performance Hoodie

Salt Skins is hiking up the river trail with these medium-weight hoodies made for those cool mountain mornings, with breathable fabrics that still hold up once the midday sun climbs. This vivid brook trout is a shining example of how we are expanding our collections to freshwater, where our fishing adventures started long before saltwater ever entered the picture.

We captured this beauty deep in the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains and stood in amazement just before it slipped back into the current. Few people ever get close enough to a wild brook trout to see it in full color, and we are privileged to bring that moment to life on a shirt.

Brook trout aren't trout at all. They're char, and they're the only trout species truly native to the Southern Appalachians, holding on in the same high-elevation headwaters their ancestors have called home since the last Ice Age. You won't find any stocking trucks or hatcheries to find these amazing trout, just cold water, time, and a long hike into the woods. A dark, marbled back gives way to a flank scattered with red spots ringed in blue halos, over a body that shifts from olive to deep amber. Come fall spawning season, their colors light up like Christmas, and it's easy to see why so many anglers call the brookie the most beautiful fish that swims in freshwater. They're also picky about their home water, needing some of the coldest, cleanest streams left in the Southeast to survive, which means finding one at all is its own kind of reward.

Designed for long days outdoors, this lightweight performance hoodie delivers full upper-body coverage without feeling heavy or restrictive. The breathable fabric helps manage sweat, dries quickly, and offers built-in UPF 50+ protection, making it a smart choice for fishing, hiking, workouts, beach trips, or everyday sun exposure. The hood adds extra protection for the head, neck, and ears while keeping the fit easy and comfortable.

Details:

·       PURE-tech moisture-wicking

·       Long-lasting and durable

·       UPF 50+ Protection

·       Two-panel hood

·       Tapered wrists

·       Quick drying