Fishing Apparel
Fishing Apparel Across The Best Brands – Buy In-Store & Online Australia-Wide
Compleat Angler Nedlands stocks Simms, Smith, Costa Del Mar, Shimano, Daiwa and Patagonia, offering premium fishing apparel from UPF50+ sun shirts through to full Simms wading setups. Whether you're shopping for fishing apparel in Australia or upgrading your existing gear, we'll help you get the fit, protection and durability right the first time.
How to Choose the Right Fishing Apparel
When it comes to fish apparel, sun exposure, water and long hours on your feet are what actually wear you down on the water, and that's what your gear needs to handle. Here's how our team breaks it down, from sun protection through to footwear.
Sun Protection That Actually Works
A long sleeve UPF50+ shirt, a broad brimmed hat or buff, polarised sunglasses and quality sunscreen cover the basics for a full day on the water anywhere in Australia. Technical fishing shirts from Patagonia, Shimano and Simms use lightweight, quick dry fabric that blocks UV without cooking you in the sun the way a cotton shirt does. UPF50+ blocks over 98% of UV radiation, which matters more on the water than most people realise, since sun reflects off the surface and hits you from below as well as above.
Choosing Polarised Sunglasses
Polarisation cuts surface glare, letting you see structure, fish and bait schools under the water instead of just glare bouncing off the top. Costa Del Mar and Smith are the two most popular brands we sell, both offering genuine performance rather than sunglasses with polarised film added as an afterthought. Glass lenses are clearer and more scratch resistant than polycarbonate, worth the extra cost if you're fishing regularly. Lens colour matters too, copper or green mirror lenses suit coastal and inshore work where you're reading structure in shallower water, while grey lenses cut brightness better for open, offshore glare.
Waders and Wading Gear
Simms is the benchmark brand here, breathable, durable, and built to handle the demands of river and flats wading without letting water in or trapping heat. We stock the full range of Simms waders, wading boots and accessories, suited to river systems and estuary flats right across the country, not just one region's conditions.
Gloves for Casting and Jigging
Fingerless or three quarter finger gloves suit casting and general lure work, protecting your hands from braid cuts and sun exposure while keeping the dexterity you need to work a reel properly. Full finger gloves suit heavy jigging and popping, where the repetitive motion of working a rod all day can blister your palms without them. BKK, Nomad Design and Daiwa all make solid options in both styles, the right pick comes down to what you're actually doing with your hands that session.
Footwear for Rocks, Boats and Beaches
Grip matters more than almost any other feature in fishing footwear. Rock and reef fishing demands a boot with a sole built for wet, uneven rock, standard trainers simply don't hold on slick surfaces near the water. Boat decks need non marking soles that won't damage fibreglass or leave scuff marks. Beach and estuary wading calls for something that drains fast and doesn't trap sand and grit against your skin. Match the boot to where you're actually standing, not just what looks the part.
Fishing Apparel Australia – The Best Brands Serious Anglers Trust
At Compleat Angler, we have 200+ products across more than 25 brands, from everyday sun shirts through to full Simms wading setups.
Why Our Customers Buy Their Apparel From Us
Authorised Fishing Apparel Brands
Genuine Simms, Costa Del Mar and Smith fishing apparel, not grey import stock or discontinued lines.
Advice From Anglers, Not Salespeople
Our team wears this gear on the water themselves and can tell you what actually holds up over a season, not just what's on the label.
Right For Beginners and Experts Alike
Buying your first sun shirt or replacing waders you've worn for a decade, we'll point you to the right gear the first time.
Apparel Shipped Properly
Every order packed to arrive in the same condition it left the warehouse, wherever in Australia it's headed.
Want to Try Before You Buy?
Fit matters with technical apparel and waders especially, sizing varies more between brands than most people expect. If you're near Nedlands, come in and try before you commit. Ordering from elsewhere in the country, tell us your usual sizing and what you're gearing up for and we'll help you get it right the first time.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fishing Apparel
What sun protection do I need for a day of fishing?
A UPF50+ long sleeve shirt, a broad brimmed hat or buff, polarised sunglasses and quality sunscreen cover the basics. Technical shirts from Huk, Shimano and Simms stay cool while blocking UV, unlike a standard cotton shirt.
What are the best polarised sunglasses for fishing?
Costa Del Mar and Smith are our top sellers. Glass lenses are clearer and more scratch resistant than polycarbonate. Copper or green mirror suits coastal and inshore work, grey suits offshore glare. Polarisation cuts surface glare so you can actually see into the water.
Do you stock Simms waders?
Yes. The full range of waders, wading boots and accessories. Simms is the benchmark brand, built for serious time spent wading rivers and flats.
What fishing gloves do I need?
Fingerless or three quarter finger gloves for casting, they prevent braid cuts and sun exposure while keeping your dexterity. Full finger gloves for heavy jigging or popping, they prevent blisters from repetitive motion. BKK, Nomad Design and Daiwa are all quality options.
Do I really need UPF rated clothing, or does any long sleeve shirt work?
UPF rated fabric is built specifically to block UV radiation, typically blocking over 98% with a UPF50+ rating, and stays lightweight and quick drying even when wet. A regular cotton shirt offers far less UV protection and gets heavy and slow to dry once it's wet through, which matters on a full day out.
What footwear should I wear for rock and reef fishing?
A dedicated rock fishing boot with a sole built for grip on wet, uneven rock. Standard trainers or joggers don't hold on slick surfaces near the water and put you at real risk of a slip near the edge.
What fishing apparel do I need?
Whether you're fishing from the beach, boat or river, the essentials include a UPF50+ fishing shirt, polarised sunglasses, a hat, quality footwear and weather-appropriate outerwear. The right fishing apparel keeps you comfortable, protected from the sun and ready for long days on the water.
Do you stock fishing apparel Australia-wide?
Yes. We ship fishing apparel Australia-wide, including shirts, jackets, hats, waders, sunglasses and outdoor clothing from leading brands such as Simms, Costa Del Mar, Shimano, Daiwa and Patagonia. Free shipping is available on eligible orders over $150.