Attaquer

Gone Fishin' Kit - Men's

We had no idea how much overlap there is between fishing and cycling until Attaquer sent us the Gone Fishin' Kit. Both disciplines have elements of costume and gear that make them look silly to others, both require planning and usually a significant block of dedicated time to properly enjoy, both excite unnecessary levels of technical geekery in even the most recreational participants, and both typically involve beer at some point. We applaud you, visionaries of Attaquer, for providing the missing link between these two long-lost brothers-in-bearings.

While it's Australian in design, the Gone Fishin' Kit enjoys dual-nationality courtesy of its compressive Italian fabrics and manufacture. It's also got an aggressively fitting cut that makes it at home in the Euro peloton, regardless of whether it's on the slopes of Australia's Willunga Hill or Italy's Mortirolo Pass.

The kit is dimpled throughout and has long sleeves and legs, both of which features are reminiscent of the aerodynamic kit trending in the peloton. The arm and laser-cut leg bands use stay-put, thin, gripping bands to maintain coverage without constriction and take full advantage of the material's UVP of 50. Though it resists the sun, the Lycra has already proven woefully inadequate in fending off errant fish hooks while casting, much to our tester's chagrin.

The chamois is any kit's make-or-break point, and Gone Fishin' doesn't phone it in. Like the Lycra, the chamois is also Italian, and it features a triple density design that's meant to draw pressure away from the perinea region. In other words, you'll find more support and substance at the sit bones than on the preceding softer tissues. The insert is also had-perforated to dissipate heat and moisture, and friction is nearly eliminated through the incorporation of smooth Italian microfiber that stretches to move with you and babies your skin with a gentle touch.