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FISH MONKEY IS THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST AND LEADING LINE OF PERFORMANCE FISHING GLOVES DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR CAPTAINS, DECKHANDS, PROFESSIONAL GUIDES, RECREATIONAL ANGLERS AND EVEN THOSE WHO CLEAN FISH AND PERFORM MAINTENANCE DUTIES.
FISH MONKEY IS THE FISHING GLOVE SPECIALIST
Enter Fish Monkey, the fishing glove specialist. Recognizing the need for high-performance fishing gloves that fit well and functioned even better, Fish Monkey founder, Tim Mossberg, a hard-core fishing enthusiast himself, has built an extensive line of fishing gloves for all fishermen.
The fact is, every fisherman, from professional to weekend warrior, needs protection from the sun. While fishing shirts and sunglasses that offer such sun protection are the norm, and face guards are catching on, our hands, because they are especially exposed while using a fishing rod, are the last vulnerable part of our bodies we need to protect.
SUN PROTECTION THAT IS UNMATCHED
All sun protection, however, is not created equal. Sun protection is a function of two things, the actual weave of the fabric and a fabric treatment that is applied as the garment is being made. The fabrics we use for Fish Monkey gloves feature a much finer weave that better blocks the sun. Yes, this fabric is a bit more expensive but the sun protection is significantly better and well worth the additional cost, especially when one considers that the treatments that others rely on for much of the sun protection in their garments, wears off, especially with washing. Still, we do treat our gloves anyway figuring this treatment can only help. We call this sun protection system LongHaul Life-of-the-Glove Sun Protection which means our gloves will give you the promised sun protection until they are done.
PROTECTION FROM CUTS AND ABRASIONS WITH A FIT YOU’LL FORGET
But it’s not just the sun. As any fisherman knows, after a weekend of fishing, our hands can get pretty beat up. Line cuts, fin pricks, tooth gashes, and the general wear and tear experienced while working with gear, can leave you with some telltale marks and annoying pains.
Fish Monkey fishing gloves protect your hands from both sunburn and these everyday cuts and scrapes. But, importantly, they do so without being a hindrance in any way. We call it the Forget About It second-skin fit. Through meticulous ergonomic design and by using state-of-the-art technologies, materials and fabrics, Fish Monkey has made fishing gloves that are so comfortable and fit so well, that you’ll forget you have them on! After all, no protection works if you won’t wear the gloves, right?
Fish Monkey gloves are a tool of the trade when handling big fish!
Mike Anderson, Riverview, FLA GRIP WITH GUTS, TOO
Fish Monkey also offers a third big advantage, an incredibly effective non-slip grip. Every Fish Monkey glove features an appropriate high-performance form of non-slip grip. Whether silicone, rubber, synthetic leather or PVC, we call it Griptanite Non-Slip Grip Technology because it really grips!
A good grip means less hand fatigue when grasping a fishing rod for hours on end. It also means a secure grip on railings, anchor lines, dock posts and more. Grip-ability you’ll come to really appreciate.
THE FISH MONKEY GUARANTEE
That’s what Fish Monkey gloves are all about. We are so certain that you will love any pair of Fish Monkey gloves for the fit and function they provide that we guarantee them.
The Fish Monkey “Killer Comfort and Coverage” Guarantee – if your Fish Monkey fishing Gloves are not the best fitting, most comfortable gloves you’ve ever used, we’ll buy them back, no questions asked.
No burns, no cuts and grip with guts!
MEET MIKE ANDERSON
Capt. Michael Anderson has been fishing and competing in tournaments on Tampa Bay and Florida waters for over 25 years. Born and raised in central Wisconsin Capt. Mike joined the U.S. Air Force in 1986 and served almost 7 years before getting out and settling in the Tampa Bay area. He has been guiding on the west coast of Florida for over 20 years and specializes in back country fishing for Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and Trout.He is the Host of Reel Animals Saturday on AM970 WFLA radio in Tampa from 6 to 8 a.m. every Saturday morning and the Co-Host of the TA Mahoney Co. Reel Animals Radio show on AM620 WDAE in Tampa on Sunday mornings from 7 to 9 a.m. Capt. Mike has been doing fish radio for over 20 years.Captain Mike is also the Host of the Reel Animals Fishing Show TV version which airs in 60 million households nationally inSportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, Balley Sports Sun, and MOR-Tampa.Captain Mike is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys sharing his fishing experience and techniques with the public and spending time on the water with his wifeBeth and daughters Rachel, Georgia, son in-law Logan, and 3 grandkids.
“As a professional guide, it’s hard to underestimate the beating your hands take on a daily basis,” he says. “There’s sun damage but also those little fin pricks and cuts from braided line, throwing a cast net, releasing fish, you name it. Fish Monkey gloves really are a game-changer for me. They’re so comfortable you forget you’re even wearing them after a few minutes.”
Anderson’s favorite? While it’s hard to choose just one, his go-to glove is the Stubby, usually in the Americana pattern. “I really like the PVC Monkey Grip in the palms,” he says. “It gives you great grip on rods or when you’re running the boat, and it works just as good when the gloves are wet as when they’re dry.” He says the UPF-50 sun protection is also a bonus.
