Reaper Season: A Closer Look at the World’s Best Fishing Sweatshirt

Since its debut in 2018, the AFTCO Reaper Sweatshirt has become the go-to garment for anglers, both fresh and saltwater, who demand top-tier performance. Designed to elevate the classic hoodie, the Reaper integrates advanced features like a built-in face mask and neck warmer, all while maintaining the familiar comfort of your favorite sweatshirt.

Dino Sakelliou, the designer behind the Reaper, combined his expertise with direct feedback from anglers. “The inspiration was a collaborative effort across design, sales, and marketing. We took pro angler insights and feature requests and turned them into a functional garment that still resonated with the fishing culture. The goal was to make it feel familiar but new,” Sakelliou explained.

Crafted from ultra-soft microfleece, the Reaper includes laser-cut ventilation in the mask and underarms, along with an anchoring system that secures the hood during high-speed boat runs. Ultra-quiet pocket closures ensure stealth, while the oversized front pocket keeps hands warm or stores essentials on cold days.

Whether worn alone or layered, the Reaper offers jacket-like sophistication in a category usually defined by simplicity. Treated with stain-release technology, it’s built to handle the demands of fishing without sacrificing comfort. With over 100,000 sold and 1,400+ five-star reviews, the Reaper is one of AFTCO’s best-selling items, leading to the expansion of the Reaper family with the Reaper Windproof Pullover and Windproof Jacket.

Gear up with the Reaper and experience why it’s trusted by anglers everywhere.