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Old 03-30-2024, 12:33 PM
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Does anyone have any suggestions for waterproof gloves with good grip and dexterity, along with a bit of insulation? I recently picked up some Striker Stealth gloves, and they seem pretty good, although a little low on the dexterity side. I'm hoping for something for fly fishing on cold days, anyone have any other suggestions?
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Old 03-30-2024, 01:22 PM
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I just wear nitrile gloves down to freezing. I don't need insulation, keeping the wind and water off my skin is enough. Below that temperature I don't fly fish.
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Old 03-30-2024, 02:12 PM
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I just wear nitrile gloves down to freezing. I don't need insulation, keeping the wind and water off my skin is enough. Below that temperature I don't fly fish.
I thought I was the only one...lol
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Old 03-30-2024, 02:28 PM
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You might laugh, but when I worked in a really wet outdoor environment and needed dexterity, thin wool or fleece liners and dishwashing gloves are stellar.
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Old 03-30-2024, 09:10 PM
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Well it seems pretty clear that the disposable gloves work for this purpose, so I will go this route and buy some wool gloves to wear underneath.

Thanks everyone!
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Old 03-30-2024, 09:18 PM
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https://www.amazon.ca/Minus33-Merino...12b8419d64d13b

Wool fingerless has worked for me.
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