My quest looking for the perfect summer surfcasting glove continues. I have a few pair of neoprene gloves but most are bulky and better suited for colder water use – I generally use them October – December. I’m looking for a light one to use now into summer when cold water temps are not generally an issue. I have been using Aquaskinz but they hold water, get clammy, and take forever to dry. The best glove I ever used in summer was a sailing glove made by Black Diamond – I say “glove” because I found a right hand glove washed up – didn’t have the left glove. It did not hold water, gripped well, and dried quickly. What do you guys use? Any other suggestions? Thumb and index finger preferably exposed to make tying easy.

I use cheap garden gloves for surfcasting in summer. I like these because they are cheap and don't hinder my tying abilities in any situations. Grease Monkey Max Fit Large Gorilla Grip Glove-25053-030 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Grease-Monkey-Max-Fit-Large-Gorilla-Grip-Glove-25053-030/202709681?N=c260#.UaZSzkBQHoo)

I like these. I have no issues tying knots with them on and they save my hands from the rocks, barnacles and fish. You can cut the fingers off though if you prefer and they will not fall apart I just haven't found a need to do that.

Wells Lamont Premium Nitrile Coated Glove: Accessories : Walmart.com (http://www.walmart.com/ip/21151529?tv2=true&wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227015499816&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=26618877790&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem)

I cannot confirm the longevity or the effectiveness of these gloves
as they haven't been in the salt.

http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/400/30/308fc5fd-7ebe-4de2-aa47-1499c19fcc23_400.jpg

I recently bought these because I am started playing street hockey
and needed some hand protection after loosing some skin to the
pavement. Mine are the same but the naugahyde is suede-ish. Just like in the video below.

Home depot.

Firm Grip All Purpose Grip- Medium-2002M at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Firm-Grip-All-Purpose-Grip-Medium-2002M/202712956#.UaZTP92FsWs)

After seeing your post I thought that they might fit your criteria, or
at least be worth checking out. What is different about these is
that its all thin synthetic and the majority is like a polyester
material....so most likely very quick to dry.

I hate wearing gloves but...I might steal these from my hockey junk
to try next week.

here is some guy that call himself "Rumpelstiltskin" but does a
video review....funny what a search will bring up.

Inexpensive Shooting Gloves ~ Firm Grip @ Home Depot - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g-S_Ncd6S0)

Ansell HyFlex!! Light weight, very durable and you can tie knots with them on. I use the ones with the thin coating.

Mechanic's Gloves. work great, no rot. I had my last pair for several seasons...

If you wear gloves, make sure they are pink.
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These are not open finger, but Hatch Specialist are by far my favorite of the many gloves I have tried. There is a winter version too that I wore late fall early spring that are exceptional as well. Fit well, flexible, good grip, material on trigger finger makes for smooth casting.
$15 shipped w/ amazon prime for the extra large. They are worth at least double the price in my opinion.
Amazon.com: Hatch Specialist All-Weather Shooting/Duty Glove: Sports & Outdoors (http://www.amazon.com/Hatch-Specialist-All-Weather-Shooting-Glove/dp/B0013C7ZFM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369864972&sr=8-1&keywords=hatch+shooting+glove)

Bare tropical dive gloves

I like the Aquaskinz myself.
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I used to use the Home Depot Firm Grips above. They stretch too much when they get wet. The Lowes Kobalt ones are better and the finger pad works well with casting heavy jigs with braided line. I use gloves year 'round...

Dennis- I use these Cabelas guidewear gloves. Terrific- keeps hooks out of your hand - dry fairly quick and comfortable. Protects from the reel seat.

Cabela's Guidewear® 1/2-Finger Gloves : Cabela's (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Guidewear-Finger-Gloves/751150.uts)

Batters glove from the clearance section....dries fast, no die left on your hand and going strong 3 seasons deep, McGregor?

Been using these since 2007.... Gloves and permatex

Buy the gloves tight because they stretch when wet.... Work the permatex into the casting finger before you use them, especially the side of the finger and bingo,,,,

I have used the skinz, lowes kobalt, and the Cabelas guidewear along with a bunch of glaciers and others. Out of those I like the skinz the best, but to me they don't compare to the hatch. Hatch fit my hands better, are very thin, flexible, stretchy, and I can tie knots while wearing them. There are only a few products that I am really attached to and my hatch gloves and saltigaZ are two I can recommend without any reservation. Ok, I am done pushing products...

Try the gloves that JLH suggested... i use very similar gloves. they are durable, provide protection, move with your hand, fit well, and feel as if you arent even wearing gloves... easily re-tie without ever removing them. i have always said, "if you are taking your gloves off every time you re-tie, you are wearing the wrong gloves.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I just ordered the Wells and if they don't work out I'll try some of the other suggestions.

DZ

I use cheap garden gloves for surfcasting in summer. I like these because they are cheap and don't hinder my tying abilities in any situations. Grease Monkey Max Fit Large Gorilla Grip Glove-25053-030 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Grease-Monkey-Max-Fit-Large-Gorilla-Grip-Glove-25053-030/202709681?N=c260#.UaZSzkBQHoo)

x2, get a month out of each pair esp on casting finger, but I bought a bunch... there is a bit of sand or grit mixed in with the nitrile coating for grip. 5 bucks a pair, love them, great dexterity.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I just ordered the Wells and if they don't work out I'll try some of the other suggestions.

DZ

Dennis, PM me with your glove size. I have some of the Ansell's in both the light Nitrile and medium coating. I'm gonna say the Wells are made by Ansell and basically the same glove. Also the Ansell's come in sizes which makes for a great fit!

x2, get a month out of each pair esp on casting finger, but I bought a bunch... there is a bit of sand or grit mixed in with the nitrile coating for grip. 5 bucks a pair, love them, great dexterity.

Yah I use them whenever I fish down the canal. I also owned another pair from home depot, grease monkey foam nitrlie. It has wrist straps.

I use golf rain gloves for both rowing in my single racing shell during cold weather and for fishing almost any time. They are synthetic leather, very thin, so you have great feel and can tie knots with them on. They are available at almost any good golf shop.