Aftco Wire Max Fishing Gloves

Armortex reinforced. Designed by Peter B. Wright. Big-game leadering ready.

The AFTCO Wire Max Gloves are the heavy-duty leadering gloves built for crew handling trophy fish at the boat. Designed with input from IGFA Hall of Fame angler and legendary big-game captain Peter B. Wright, these are the gloves you reach for when there’s a giant on the leader and the next thirty seconds are going to either land the fish or leave you with rope-burned palms. Armortex-reinforced EVA foam in the palm, thumb, and fingers gives maximum cut resistance without sacrificing dexterity; tacky-grip palms and index fingers let you control the leader cleanly even with mono, fluoro, wire, or cable.

Key Features

• Armortex-reinforced EVA foam closed-cell foam wrapped in cut-resistant fabric on palm, finger, and thumb
• Tacky-grip palms and index fingers mono, wire, or cable, you stay in control
• Breathable Spandura back and fourchettes cool, quick-drying
• Wrap-around neoprene strap with Velcro closure over woven cuff snag-free, snug fit
• Quick drying and easy to clean after a long fight
• Sold as a pair

Specs

Best For

• Offshore anglers targeting tuna, marlin, swordfish, or sharks
• Crew handling heavy mono, wire, or cable leaders boat-side
• Mate work where you need cut resistance with full dexterity
• Anyone leadering a big fish and not wanting to learn what 130 lb mono feels like crossing a palm

Why We Like It

If you’ve ever had a 200 lb mono leader rip across your hand on a green tuna, you understand why these exist. Peter Wright’s input on the design is real he ran the test program, and the cut zones are exactly where they need to be. Armortex on the palm and Spandura on the back is the right combination: protection where you need it, breathability where you don’t. We sell these to charter mates who beat them up for entire seasons and come back for more.