The Quest for Winter Gloves

[JestersHK]

So I have a few trips planned for this winter and after my last experience with "waterproof" gloves I am looking for something better.  I bought a mid priced $40 pair at BassPro and they sucked.  Poor insulation and they leaked at the seams.  Lasted about 20min before I took them off completely.  

I'm looking for something Insulated, waterproof, yet still usable to where I do not have to keep taking them on and off.  If I can find a pair that meets this criteria I'm not concerned about budget.  I'd like to find a pair that is thin enough I could still tie with them on, but I am guessing thats a long shot...  

What have you all tried and whats working for you.  Open to all suggestions.

Thanks,

[Alex Heitman]

I have found out its best to just wear cheap cotton gloves and just cut the tips off the thumb and first two fingers. Just try not to get your hands and gloves wet. Another thing you can do is wear the thick latex cleaning gloves underneath to keep them waterproof. All of the fishing waterproof gloves I have had are too stiff and make you lose the sensitivity you need while fishing. 

[Flysmallie]

I'm looking for something Insulated, waterproof, yet still usable to where I do not have to keep taking them on and off.  If I can find a pair that meets this criteria I'm not concerned about budget.  I'd like to find a pair that is thin enough I could still tie with them on, but I am guessing thats a long shot...  

When you find the unicorn let me know. I just carry several pairs of fingerless gloves that Bass Pro sells for like $5 per pair. They stay surprisingly warm even when damp and once they get really wet I just switch them out. I can't fish with my fingers covered.

[JestersHK]

Yeah I have done the surgical gloves before with the cotton fingerless over the tops.  Works ok, but I agree Flysmallie I am looking for a unicorn.  I was thinking if I could get a really nice base layer insulated latex glove then use a Pelagic quick dry type material over the top that might work...  Thanks for the advice guys, if I cant buy them maybe I can build them!

[Jason R.]

I've been through this search.  I had to go with two different gloves.  The first are for around 32 degrees and have the index, middle and thumb cut out.  They are made by Cloudveil- may not be made anymore.  The second are Patagonia R1 gloves that are basically thin wetsuit gloves.  These things are money- I can tie knots- sort of- and they are fully waterproof and warm enough.  I don't think there are any gloves that are plenty warm for super cold days that you can tie a knot with.

[mic]

If you can't go waterproof, wouldn't wool fingerless work better then cotton?

[fishinwrench]

Fingerless wool.  They dry fast and are warm even when wet.  Extremely durable too, I've been using the same 2 pairs for 4-5 years now.  

[snagged in outlet 3]

Plus one on wool. 

I got Simms winds stoppers as a gift. 

Stick with wool. 

Better yet.  Leave winter fishing to me. 

Pete

[Jerry Rapp]

12 pairs of jersey gloves and the shake them up hand warmers. When a glove gets wet, get a dry one on. A shakey hand warmer will work 8 to 10 hours, unless they get wet. You can buy them at wally world cheap and keep plenty in the boat. When it is really cold, they make toe warmers, and body warmers(adhere to your back), which I have never used.

[jdmidwest]

Wool, Fleece, or Polypropolene fingerless gloves that retain warmth when wet.  If you dunk one, squeeze the water out and you are back in business.  Stay away from cotton, they will just make you cold.