Gloves for fishing - any reviews?

sly_karma

sly_karma

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I've settled into a routine of one west coast trip and one steelhead trip (Smithers-Houston area) per year. In both cases, my hands often suffer from cold, probably sensitised by numerous small frostbites over the decades of ski instructing/racing and winter construction work. I figure I should invest in a decent pair of gloves for fishing, worth spending some cash since they'll last many years and what price on enjoying those precious few days?

The million dollar question: is there really such a thing as a glove with sufficient dexterity for fishing that still keeps your fingers warm in the tough combination of single digit temperatures, immersion and wind? Obviously any glove manufacturer will tell you their product does it, but in the real world does anything truly cut it? I'm interested to hear what 'handy' solutions and products you folks have for cool weather.
 
sly_karma said:
I've settled into a routine of one west coast trip and one steelhead trip (Smithers-Houston area) per year. In both cases, my hands often suffer from cold, probably sensitised by numerous small frostbites over the decades of ski instructing/racing and winter construction work. I figure I should invest in a decent pair of gloves for fishing, worth spending some cash since they'll last many years and what price on enjoying those precious few days?

The million dollar question: is there really such a thing as a glove with sufficient dexterity for fishing that still keeps your fingers warm in the tough combination of single digit temperatures, immersion and wind? Obviously any glove manufacturer will tell you their product does it, but in the real world does anything truly cut it? I'm interested to hear what 'handy' solutions and products you folks have for cool weather.
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In the coldest weather on the coast I use a pair of Carhartt thermal gloves with the nitrile coating. Take 'em off to tie leaders but otherwise fine.
 
Yes I should have mentioned that I accept that gloves come off for knot tying. Any glove thin enough to permit tying knots in fishing line cannot possibly provide enough insulation for the rest of the things we do.
 
Foxsea said:
In the coldest weather on the coast I use a pair of Carhartt thermal gloves with the nitrile coating. Take 'em off to tie leaders but otherwise fine.
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I have gloves like that for the job site. The rubberised palms are fine, but they get wet through the knit back. Do you just go with multiple pairs and change them out?
 
sly_karma said:
I have gloves like that for the job site. The rubberised palms are fine, but they get wet through the knit back. Do you just go with multiple pairs and change them out?
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They do get wet but my hands stay warm. You could also do as MadJigga suggests.
 
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