Artistic view of a Male Pteronarcys californica (Pteronarcyidae) (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly Adult from the Gallatin River in Montana

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Best cold weather fishing gloves for under $60

RiverRocks

UP of Michigan

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RiverRocks on Dec 25, 2016December 25th, 2016, 11:11 am EST

I'm looking for cheaper fly fishing gloves (preferably fold over mitts) for under $60. This are gloves that are meant for -10 temps not 30 degrees. I'm looking for some high quality and warm mitts. Would be of big help to share your ideas below, thanks.

Wbranch

York & Starlight PA

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Wbranch on Dec 25, 2016December 25th, 2016, 12:23 pm EST

I have a pair of these gloves. I like them. When it is really cold I keep a hand warmer in my outer wader pocket and when my fingers get really cold I take the gloves off for a few minutes and warm them up.

http://www.glacierglove.com/pro-angler/

Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.

Adirman

Monticello, NY

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Adirman on Jan 1, 2017January 1st, 2017, 6:14 am EST

Sweet gloves! They look like they excellent for gripping but are they warm enough?

Wbranch

York & Starlight PA

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Wbranch on Jan 1, 2017January 1st, 2017, 7:15 am EST

Adirman,

They look like they excellent for gripping but are they warm enough?

To tell you the truth it has been so long since I have worn them in cold weather that I just don't remember if they kept me warm enough or not. I'll put them on one cold day and see if they keep my hands warm and report back to you.

Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.

Adirman

Monticello, NY

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Adirman on Jan 5, 2017January 5th, 2017, 6:16 am EST

Sounds good, Thank you sir :)