Fishermen spend countless hours in the sun, and while we’ve learned to protect ourselves with high-performing lightweight long-sleeve shirts and long pants, face guards, hats and hoodies, one area often goes unnoticed and that’s the sensitive skin on the backs of our hands.
Designed with input from professional captains, guides and anglers, the Fish Monkey line of warm-weather fishing gloves is unmatched in terms of durability, comfort, style and of course, sun protection. Let’s take a closer look.
One key to every Fish Monkey sun protection glove is the ultralightweight, tightly woven fabrics used in each glove. These offer Ultraviolet Protection Factors (UPF) of 50-plus, among the very highest in the industry. In addition to offering outstanding sun protection, it’s also quick drying, too.
First up: the best-selling Stubby glove. With a shorter cuff and fingertips, this one is built for the angler who prefers a more minimalist approach, while still protecting the hands. Features include a second skin fit that’s extremely comfortable, along with a lightweight, quick-drying UPF 50-plus fabric. Monkey Grip in the palms provides excellent grip—wet or dry—and pull tabs make them easy to remove. There are a variety of colors and patterns available. The Stubby has been an angler favorite since Day One, and it’s easy to see why.
Next is the Pro 365 Guide glove. This one is the choice of pros worldwide, fishing in fresh or salt water. It features a slightly longer cuff and fingers than the Stubby for a bit more protection, while remaining extremely comfortable—many pros say that you forget you’re even wearing gloves after a few minutes. The Guide glove shares many of the same features as the Stubby: incredible fit and durability in the construction for all-day comfort, Monkey Grip palms, and great styling.
For even more coverage, reach for the Half-Finger or Full-Finger Guide Gloves—UPF-50-plus sun protection, with the option of going to a full-finger glove. The palms of these gloves feature a bit of padding as well, making them super comfortable when casting a rod, poling a skiff or paddling a kayak or SUP.
With skin cancer on the rise in the fishing community, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the damaging effects of the sun. Protect your hands, and yourself, with Fish Monkey. Check them out at your favorite retailer or online at fishmonkeygloves.com.
