"Set the Hook!"
We teamed up with Heidarvatn, the legendary Icelandic fly fishing lodge, to create a limited collection of custom caps, shirts, and fly fishing accessories. Built for long days chasing Sea-run Brown trout and Arctic char in Iceland or Brookies in the Catskills, the collection carries the same practical spirit no matter where you're casting.
Quaker Marine Supply’s founder and Coast Guard veteran, Joe Kadison, designed this hat with function in mind based on his own experiences on the water. Like many purpose-built items, the Oysterman developed a singular personality along the way. To start, the bill is long. At 4 3/4” long, the Oysterman’s brim is 50% longer than your standard ball cap. Why? Because it actually offers sun protection when this long. The black shiny material on the brim is the same that is used on the visors of the midway caps worn by police officers. Joe Kadison selected this material because it repelled water.
While most hats today are a standard 6-panel, this hat is constructed with 4 lateral panels to deliver a low profile that reduces windage. Like the original, it features four eyelets on each side panel that provide ventilation. It is made in sturdy canvas to perform and last and has a dark green faux-leather underbrim to absorb reflected light.
This limited edition cap includes three embroideries along both side panels and back panels.
*The Oysterman is shown with a curved bill but ships flat.
One size fits all, with adjustable back strap
100% Cotton
Made in the USA
Spot clean with soap and water — or just dunk it in the nearest body of water and let it dry in the sun.
*Due to ongoing supply chain challenges, several items on our site are listed as (Pre-Order). We will ship those items as soon as they arrive, and will ship any other stocked items in your order immediately, unless you specifically request that we wait to ship the full order together.
Orders are typically processed within 3-5 business days. Shipping times vary based on destination and shipping method. Quaker Marine Supply offers free ground shipping on all U.S. orders of $200+ via UPS. Should you need your order sooner, shipping rates for faster services are calculated at checkout. Please make sure all shipping and billing information is correct to avoid unnecessary delays.
Shipping Insurance & Lost/Stolen/Damaged Shipments
We’ve partnered with Route—a package protection and tracking solution—to give our customers the best possible delivery experience. Route provides low-cost shipping protection to protect your package in the event that it gets lost, stolen, or damaged while in transit.
By declining package protection, Quaker Marine Supply is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items.
If you purchased Route package insurance and experienced an issue with your order, please file a claim with Route’s team here or download the Route app, available on Android and Apple app stores.
International (non-US) customers are responsible for payment of any associated fees, customs, duties, and taxes.
Unfortunately, taxes associated with shipment from, for example, the US to the UK can be quite substantial, so we urge you to take this into consideration before placing an international order.
International shipments outside the US are final sale and ineligible for returns and exchanges.
All prices are listed in USD. We recommend international customers check the current exchange rate to get the best idea of what they will be charged.
If you have any questions, please contact us at help@quakermarine.com.
The Oysterman is the most famous of Quaker Marine’s classics. It was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway, who wore it duck hunting in Idaho and sport fishing in Cuba and Key West. Quaker Marine offered this hat for more than 60 years before the business closed down during the Great Recession.
It is now being manufactured once again – by hand – in the original factory in the USA.
Overall rating: 4.9454546 / 5 from 55 reviews.
The Heidarvatn Oysterman in Natural is a highly functional and well-made hat, praised for its quality and design. It features a long, waterproof bill and sturdy construction, making it a favorite among customers. The hat's unique design and superior materials offer excellent sun protection and durability.
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"I just replaced my last oysterman in nautical red that I wore Seaweed harvesting in Northern California for the last 5 years until it was almost unrecognizably worn and bleached. I love this hat. This is an iconic hat whose unique aesthetic is lead by brilliant functionality. My face is well protected, and the bill never gets wet."
"I’m a guy who spends much of the summer at beach or pool. I need to protect my head with recent bouts with skin cancer on my nose and forehead. I enjoy the long brim but need a period of adjustment when driving and reading. Over all very pleased with the Oysterman ."
"I have worn the oysterman hat since the 60’s. Contrary to the world we live in you have actually made the quality and material of the hat better. Bravo to you for not yielding and producing something of quality in the USA."
"Very comfortable hat! Visor keeps my at of my face in shade and I love the classic style!"
"Really, really nice hat. Much nicer than I had anticipated."
"Quality, it comes quietly into our lives. It runs deep. And when it’s right, it lasts forever."
"The long brim is indeed functional and stylist – love it!"
"Exceptional quality and materials. Unfortunately the fit didn't work."
"The design and quality is incredible. The hat has a longer bill which eliminates the sun damage on the water and time on the boating"
"I had been searching for a longer brimmed hat that would cover my face from the sun from the mouth to the forehead. Finally I found it! As a light haired, blue-eyed man, I didn’t always wear enough sun screen or often forgot to reapply. I was recently diagnosed with Basel Cell Carcinoma on my nose, despite wearing 60 SPF on my face, neck and ears. I have a sun hat, but I also like to wear a cap style hat. The long bill covers my nose quite nicely, whereas a regular ball cap doesn’t do the job. I’ve only had it a week or so and I sweat profusely when I hike so the front of the hat is often soaked after a hike. That makes me a bit concerned about the longevity of the hat. Other than that, the fact that you guys sell out of your other colors very fast I like it a great deal. You should probably think about marketing it to dermatologists."
