Fishing is not an essential part of this hat, the key to this hat is it makes your head warmer. Fishing is cool but so is rock climbing, snowboarding, skiing and such like. You can wear this hat for all of these things and more. Not to say you can't wear one whilst fishing, I highly recommend the hat for such activities.96% recycled polyester with 4% spandex yarn, this construction ensures the hat is itch free. Ribbed construction for a neat fit, cuffed with P-6 Patagonia logo tab.This beanie is good to go all year round.Itch freeRecycled polyester and spandexRibbed and cuffedP-6 logo Patagonia Fishermans Rolled Beanie Ash