Landing big fish is a good thing, but then again, when you’re doing it in chilly water during chilly weather, it can lead to some cold hands as well. The Simms Thermal Pro® Half-Finger Gloves help solve the cold hands syndrome. Quick-drying Polartec Thermal Pro Nailhead Fleece is the answer. In fact, this is the fastest drying glove that Simms offers. Thermal Pro Fleece repels water better than any other fleece and dries, well, like it almost was never wet to begin with. Minimal water absorption also means no more water running down your sleeve during your next cast. So, an added feature to the Simms Thermal Pro® Half-Finger Fly Fishing Gloves is that they indirectly keep your arms dry and warm. Dry and warm sounds pretty good right about now, doesn't it? Not bad for just 3 ounces of weight and a relatively low price. With the Simms Thermal Pro® Half-Finger Fly Fishing Gloves, late season steelheading in upstate New York just got better!
Summary:
Just squeeze out the water and the warmth returns! The Simms Thermal Pro® Half-Finger Gloves provide warmth through minimal water absorption and quick drying properties. The pure magic of quality fleece provides warmth even when wet! The Nailhead fleece is extremely durable and provides warmth without much bulk, which is good for fly anglers when handling line and tying knots. In addition, the Polartec® Thermal Pro® has a DWR finish, which further reduces drying time. The cuffs of the Half-Finger Gloves provide excellent coverage and have an ease-of-entry design with laminated pull tabs. These fly fishing gloves are the fastest drying gloves in the Simms lineup, so see just squeeze, and the warmth returns! These gloves are available in sizes Small through X-Large. At only three ounces, you may want to keep these gloves in your vest most of the time. When it’s cold, and fine-detailed work and quick drying is a must, reach for the Simms Thermal Pro® Half-Finger Gloves.
Simms: Thermal Pro® Half-Finger Gloves
Details
- Palm features Polartec® Thermal Pro® nailhead fleece for durability and minimal water absorption
- Durable, lightweight, quick-drying polyester fleece with DWR finish
- Fastest drying glove in the line
- Cuff provides good coverage and ease-of-entry with laminated pull tab
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Leland on Simms Fly Fishing Gloves:
BRRRRRRRRR! Salmonids live in cold enough water during the summer, but it’s the rest of the year that makes you confront the fact that you need to use your exposed fingers to cast and strip, even in December! Winter steelheaders may pride themselves on suffering, but you don’t have to. Just slip your hands into the cozy luxury of Simms Windstopper Foldover Mitts. Quick drying, lightweight, windproof fleece blocks the cold while casting. When you’re ready to move, a mitt and thumb cover fold over to give your hands complete protection. AHHHH! Simms Mitts and Half Finger Gloves have a great anatomical fit with less bulk between the fingers, durable palms, and extended cuffs for full wrist protection that can be tucked under a rain shell or insulated jacket. At only 4 ounces, with minimal volume, you’ll be glad you stuck a pair of Simms gloves into the back of your vest when that next cold snap rolls in. Oh, and don't forget the Sun Gloves for your next bonefishing adventure.
Leland on Simms Fishing Products:
Funny how childhood memories can influence one's life! Just ask K.C. Walsh of Simms Fishing Products what the underlying theme to his company and its location, he'll tell you it was his grandfather taking him fly fishing in Bozeman, MT. Funny how what started as a desire by K.C. to work in the fly fishing industry turned into the design of the world's best fishing wader. Funny how that wader design has turned into a company that now manufacturers what is considered by many the best fishing waders and technical clothing. Funny? Not really. Just hard work: Welcome to Simms Fishing Products!
At Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters, we carry and use only the best fly fishing gear. There is not enough time in our hurried world to worry whether our chest waders or rain jackets are going to leak. We talk with K.C. quite frequently and love to listen to his passion for development of the most useful and high quality fly fishing apparel. Our shop employees have toured the Simms factory, attended product seminars and can tell you, K.C. is doing it right.
Simms on Thermal Pro® Half-Finger Glove:
“Redesigned for more anatomical, comfortable fit with less bulk between fingers.”
“Our fastest drying glove in the line with a comfortable fit.
Simms on Polartec® Thermal Pro® Technology:
“Polartec® Thermal Pro® fabric is a visually dynamic and technically advanced insulation fabric. Featured as nailhead fleece in our Dobby Polartec® Pullover, Thermal Pro® provides excellent breathability, quick-dry, durable performance.”
Polartec on Thermal Pro®:
“Polartec® Thermal Pro® fabrics are the most visually dynamic and technically advanced of the Polartec® insulation fabrics. Available in a variety of unique surface textures and patterns, many of which are designed to enhance performance, Polartec® Thermal Pro® fabrics are great styling options for virtually every end use. New high loft versions have achieved the highest warmth to weight ratios of any fabric Polartec® has ever offered. Other versions have the look of traditional wool with all the performance benefits of fleece. Polartec® Thermal Pro® is our most diverse family of fabrics.
How does it work?
The 100% polyester velour, pebbled, or shearling surfaces create air pockets that trap air and retain body heat, providing outstanding warmth without weight. These fabrics offer excellent breathability and dry quickly. Many styles are also available with a water repellent finish that sheds rain and snow.
Polartec® Thermal Pro® fabrics are available in a wide range of weights and styles, to provide the right level of insulation and most unique-looking fabrics for most outdoor activities. These fabrics represent the state of the art in fleece fabrics.”
Technical Highlights
1) Provides warmth without the weight and bulk of traditional insulating fabrics
2) Highly breathable to provide comfort in all activities; does not restrict the movement of moisture vapor
3) For water repellent styles, surface sheds rain and snow
4) Dries quickly to minimize heat loss.
5) Machine washable
6) Versatile; appropriate for a broad range of activities
7) Unique-looking surface textures and patterns provide great styling options
Polartec on Polartec Fabrics:
“When does fabric stop being fabric and start being equipment?
We have 180 answers to this question ranging from extreme cold weather systems designed for U.S. Special Forces to lightweight, fast-wicking material used by ultra-marathoners.
We are the world leader in technical, synthetic fabrics, and the Polartec® label can be found in clothing and accessories all over the planet - from the summit of Everest to the jungles of the Amazon basin to the streets of Soho.
We invented fleece in the 1980’s – named by Time magazine as one of the great inventions of the 20th century – and that same spirit of innovation has led us to an astonishing variety of performance fabrics for Next-To-Skin, Insulation, and Weather Protection applications.”
