It is very important to protect your hands from being stung by lionfish whether you are catching them underwater or you are removing their spines on the surface. I have been reviewing all the possible puncture proof gloves that are available on Amazon. Here are some of the best puncture proof gloves that you can buy today. I have paid special attention to price, spine resistance, comfort, the ones that received the best reviews and also the ones I use myself. So here are a few for you to consider:
HexArmor SharpsMaster II Gloves
These are a fantastic puncture proof glove that I personally use myself at work. And these are the product features:
- 1. Highest needle-stick resistance available provided by the layering of super-fabric brand material
- 2. Tested using actual 25 gauge needles (modified astm 1342-05 test)
- 3. Highest level of cut resistance on noted enhanced areas, exceeds isea/ce level 5
- 4. Single-glove needle solution with incredible dexterity and comfort
- 5. Wrinkle rubber palm coating with actifresh anti-microbial treatment
- 6. Launderable.
If you want to order a pair of these then click on the size below and the link will take you to the appropriate page.
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HexArmor Gloves – Law Enforcement General Search And Duty Gloves
Here’s another HexArmor glove. This time these are used by the police to hunt around in dumpsters etc to find evidence. And these are the product features:
- A. Highest needle-stick-resistance available provided by the layering of super-fabric brand material
- B. Tested with 25 gauge needles (modified astm 1342-05 test)
- C. Highest level of cut-resistance in enhanced areas, exceeds isea/ce level 5
- D. Air-mesh breathable back of hand with airprene wrist band and Velcro closure
- E. Launderable
- F. Our General Search and Duty Gloves are the optimum choice for high-risk search and seizure . The gloves offer industry-leading protection from needle and laceration hazards, setting the new standard for hand protection.
- G. HexArmor products are engineered to provide users with the highest levels of protection in areas where risk is the greatest.
You will notice that these gloves are launderable so they should also be good to dive in. If you want to order a pair of these then click on the size below and the link will take you to the appropriate page.
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HexArmor SharpsMaster HV 7082 Gloves
And here’s a third pair of HexArmor gloves for you to review and consider. And these are the product features:
I. Highest needle-stick resistance available provided by the layering of Super-fabric brand material
II. Tested using actual 25 gauge needles (modified ASTM 1342-05 test)
III. Highest level of cut resistance on noted enhanced areas, exceeds ISEA/CE level 5
IV. Single-glove needle solution with incredible dexterity and comfort
V. Flat nitrile dip
VI. Launderable
If you want to order a pair of these then click on the size below and the link will take you to the appropriate page.
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To know which size of glove to order try out the HexArmor glove sizing guide.
Lindy Fish Handling Glove
And finally we have a fish handling glove made by Lindy. This glove gets an amazing number of very positive reviews on Amazon. These are the product features of the Lindy fish handling glove:
- a. Protects hands from puncture or cuts while fishing
- b. 800 percent more puncture protection than similar gloves
- c. Three sizes
- d. Available in both right and left handed versions
- e. Provides a sure grip on slick fish
- f. Machine washable
- g. Protection provided by patented SuperFabric® material
The glove comes in three sizes as follows:
Glove Model # | Size | Color | Hand |
AC940 | XXL | Orange | Left |
AC941 | XXL | Orange | Right |
AC950 | L-XL | Orange | Left |
AC951 | L-XL | Orange | Right |
AC960 | S-M | Yellow | Left |
AC961 | S-M | Yellow | Right |
Please not with this glove for the price you only get ONE glove. For a fisherman who is right handed, holding his rod in his right hand, he would buy a left handed glove to hold the fish. However, for lionfish hunting I suggest you buy a PAIR. To know which size of glove to order try out the Lindy glove sizing guide.
If you want to order the left or the right handed Lindy fish handling glove, or a pair, then click on the picture of the glove above or the link here – The Lindy fish handling glove.
Please note that I can only personally recommend the first pair of puncture proof gloves shown – the HexArmor SharpsMaster II glove as it is the only one that I have ever used below and above water. However, the HexArmor SharpsMaster HV 7082 looks like the updated SharpsMaster II glove with protection on the back of all fingers and a bit of the back of the hand.
I am not sure what the other two gloves would be like underwater in terms of gripping and letting go of the polespear. However, they look like they would definitely do the job above water.
Happy shopping.