Impressions: Just like the rods that 13 Fishing produces, the Shield shirt features a clean design that should appeal to many anglers. The shirt features very tasteful light gray long sleeves with a dark gray body portion. The combination not only looks great, but it will likely match very well with a jacket or pair of pants you already own.

The shirt is adorned with white logos and text that contrasts very well against the gray coloration. On the lower left portion of the front, you'll find the familiar 13 Fishing logo that is so large it can be seen from quite a distance. While it's not too big, I personally wouldn't mind seeing the logo done a bit smaller to keep the advertising more low-key. On the reverse side of the shirt, a much smaller version of the same logo along with 13 Fishing's slogan “Make Your Own Luck” is visible on the upper back. Not to be forgotten, another small logo can be found on the outside of the right arm. Overall, the styling is casual, attractive, and looks good whether you're on the water or heading out for a stimulating day of shopping at the mall.

The long sleeve Shield shirt is constructed out of  “Flexcast” breathable fabric. What's that, you ask? I wondered that myself, until I noticed that 100-percent polyester is indicated on the inside of the neck line. This fabric makes the shirt breathable, moisture wicking, stretchy, and even offers protection from UV rays. I give the garment high ratings in the quality department, as the stitching is all very clean and strong when pulled on.

Real World Tests: We purchased the 13 Fishing Shield Shirt directly from Tackle Warehouse and subjected the garment to a barrage of intense tests that included sky diving, bull fighting, and climbing Mt. Everest. Ok, I'm sure I didn't fool anyone with that, so I'll come clean and say that I wore this shirt casually around town as well as on a few fishing trips.