The salmon fishing hoodie you wear on the water should stand for something real. The Sons of Salmon: Make Fish Not War initiative was created by Island Fisherman Magazine to back the unsung heroes of our waterways: the dedicated community volunteers who donate their sweat, weekends, and personal resources to raise, feed, and release millions of salmon every season. Support Island hatcheries with the “Sons of Salmon” salmon fishing hoodie. Heavy-duty mid-weight fleece built for mark-selective salmon harvesters, where proceeds from every eligible gear purchase help fund equipment, incubation tools, and supplies for grassroots Island hatcheries that keep our runs alive.

Make Fish, Not War. Anglers aren’t looking for friction on the water—what we need is common-sense policy from DFO. Our communities dedicate countless hours and resources to produce these fish, and we advocate for widespread mass marking and science-backed Mark-Selective Fisheries (MSF) in our tidal waters. If the public puts in the work to make the fish, sustainable harvesters should have dependable access to retain marked, fin-clipped hatchery stock while protecting wild spawners. This salmon fishing hoodie is built for anglers who believe in stewardship.

Printed on the workhorse Independent Trading Co. SS4500 fleece using high-definition, crack-resistant Direct-to-Film (DTF) technology, this mid-weight pullover stands up to salt spray, wind, and seasons of hard offshore and shoreline use.

Key Features & Specifications

• Advocacy Driven: A portion of proceeds supports volunteer community hatcheries across Vancouver Island.
• Heavy-Duty Direct-to-Film Print: The 12-inch “Sons of Salmon” colour roundel back patch and clean chest logo flex naturally with the fabric and resist peeling or cracking.
• Durable Mid-weight Blank: 8.5 oz (280 GSM) premium 80/20 cotton/poly blend (Charcoal Heather 55/45) designed to lock in warmth under foul-weather bibs and deck shells.
• Comfort-First Construction: Jersey-lined hood, heavy-gauge flat drawcord with metal eyelets, split-stitch double-needle sewing on all seams, and 1×1 ribbing at cuffs and waistband.
• Generous Pouch Pocket: Sized right to warm cold hands between runs or hold terminal tackle.

Size Chart (Inches)

Standard athletic fit. If you plan to layer heavily over flannel or thermal base layers on cold mornings, we recommend sizing up one size.

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colours.
• Use mild detergent; avoid fabric softeners and bleach.
• Tumble dry low or hang dry to preserve DTF graphic longevity and fleece loft.
• Do not iron directly over the print decoration.