Fishing Gloves

Sealskinz Fishing Gloves

Experience the ultimate catch with Sealskinz Fishing Gloves, designed for the dedicated angler. Tackle any weather the UK throws your way, ensuring warmth, dexterity, and grip. Perfect for both tranquil fly fishing and adventurous sea angling.

What gloves are best for fishing in wet weather?

When you're out on the water, the best fishing gloves offer full waterproof protection, excellent dexterity, and durable construction. At Sealskinz, our fishing glove range often features our Aquasealz™ waterproof technology, delivering true waterproofing while remaining slim and flexible. We also use strategic grip zones (in PU suede or similar synthetic leathers) to help maintain control of rods, reels, and lines even when your hands are wet. The ideal glove is one you barely notice, protecting you from spray, rain, and splashes without restricting your movement.

How do I choose waterproof fishing gloves?

Choosing waterproof fishing gloves means finding the right balance between protection and usability. First, check that the glove uses a true waterproof membrane (not just a water-repellent coating). Our Aquasealz™ membrane locks out liquid while permitting sweat vapour to escape, reducing internal moisture build-up. Fit is crucial: the glove needs to hug your hand so that grip zones stay aligned with your fingers and palm, but it should not be so tight that circulation is compromised. Look for reinforced palms, fingers, and stress zones using abrasion-resistant materials (such as synthetic leathers or PU suede) to handle contact with reels, hooks, and rigging. Finally, features like touchscreen compatibility, wrist wipers, or folding finger covers can increase practicality while fishing.

Are fingerless gloves suitable for fishing?

Fingerless gloves can be suitable in certain fishing scenarios, particularly in warmer weather or when you need fine finger dexterity (e.g. tying knots, baiting hooks). However, they sacrifice protection, your exposed fingertips may get wet, cold, or rubbed by line tension. With Sealskinz’s fishing glove designs, we tend to favour full-finger models to protect from spray, wind, and handling wet gear, while preserving mobility. That said, hybrid designs (such as gloves with fold-back finger caps or convertible tips) can offer compromise, full coverage when casting or in wind, finger access when precision is needed.