Calamus SunArmor Fishing Gloves UPF 50+, UV Protection Fingerless Sun Review
Our verdict
The Calamus SunArmor Fishing Gloves cost $9.48 and carry the highest rating in this group at 4.8 stars, though that comes from just 52 reviews. With 200+ bought last month, recent demand outpaces the Glacier 015BK and Lindy AC950 shown here, though this is a fingerless UPF sun glove, not a cold weather neoprene glove like those two.
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Anglers fishing in bright sun who want UPF 50+ coverage and fingerless dexterity for tying knots and handling line, at a price under ten dollars with strong recent purchase volume.
Skip if
Skip this if you are fishing in cold or freezing conditions, since this is a lightweight nylon, silicone and spandex sun glove, not an insulated neoprene design like the Glacier 015BK or Lindy AC950.
- Material Nylon, Silicone, Spandex
- Size Large-X-Large
- Color White
- Pieces 1
- Feature Gloves
- Priced 37% below the category median ($14.99 across 33 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 52 owner ratings
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Popularity0.8/5
52 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Summer days on the water bring their own hand problem, not cold but sunburn and a sweaty grip on the rod. The Calamus SunArmor gloves are made from a nylon, silicone and spandex blend, fingerless, and rated UPF 50+, which puts them in a different category from the neoprene winter gloves also sold under the fishing-gloves label, like the Glacier 015BK and Lindy AC950. At $9.48 they are the second cheapest option here, just above the Berkley BTLCFG's $7.99.
The rating picture stands out. A 4.8 star average is the highest of any glove in this comparison, ahead of the 4.6 stars posted by both the Lindy AC950 and Berkley BTLCFG. The review count, 52, is far smaller than the hundreds or thousands posted by those two, so the sample is thinner. What is not thin is recent demand: 200+ bought last month beats the 0+ shown for the Glacier 015BK and roughly doubles the Lindy AC950's 100+.
For anglers who spend more time worrying about sunburn than frostbite, the combination of a low price, a top rating and strong recent purchase volume makes a reasonable case, even with a smaller review base to draw on. Size runs Large to X-Large in white, a single option, so there is no smaller fit available in this listing.
Pros
- Highest rating in this comparison at 4.8 stars.
- Priced at $9.48, the second lowest of the four gloves compared here.
- 200+ bought last month, ahead of the Glacier 015BK's 0+ and the Lindy AC950's 100+.
- UPF 50+ rating for sun protection, a feature none of the cold weather gloves in this set list.
- Fingerless design for better dexterity handling line and lures.
- Nylon, silicone and spandex blend built for warm weather wear rather than insulation.
Cons
- Only 52 reviews back the 4.8 star average, a much smaller sample than the Lindy AC950's 898 or Berkley BTLCFG's 2,607.
- Fingerless design offers no cold weather insulation, unlike the neoprene Glacier 015BK.
- Sold in a single Large-X-Large size and White color, with no smaller fit listed.
- No puncture proof feature listed, unlike the Lindy AC950.
Specifications
| Material | Nylon, Silicone, Spandex |
|---|---|
| Size | Large-X-Large |
| Color | White |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | Gloves |
Performance notes
A blend of nylon, silicone and spandex is a common combination for warm weather sun gloves, nylon and spandex providing stretch and breathability while silicone grip patches typically sit on the palm for better hold on wet rods and line. The UPF 50+ rating is a sun protection measure, not an insulation one, so this glove serves a different job than the neoprene builds of the Glacier 015BK or Lindy AC950. The fingerless cut trades hand coverage for fingertip feel, useful for tying knots or working small lures, but it offers nothing against cold water like a closed fingertip neoprene glove would. Sized Large-X-Large in white, the single size and color option means fit is less tailored than gloves offered across multiple sizes, so buyers near a size boundary should check their measurements before ordering.
What buyers say
The 4.8 star average is the strongest rating among the four gloves in this set, but it rests on only 52 reviews, a much smaller base than the 114 to 2,607 reviews posted by the other three. What stands out more is the 200+ bought last month figure, which is higher than the Glacier 015BK's 0+ and double the Lindy AC950's 100+, though still short of the Berkley BTLCFG's 1,000+. Read together, this suggests a newer or smaller scale listing that is currently seeing solid demand and unusually positive feedback, though the small review count means the rating could shift more with each new review than a listing with a longer track record.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this glove warm enough for cold weather fishing?
No. The Calamus SunArmor gloves are made from nylon, silicone and spandex and rated UPF 50+ for sun protection, not insulation. For cold conditions, a neoprene option like the Glacier 015BK or Lindy AC950 listed here would be a better match.
How reliable is the 4.8 star rating?
It is based on 52 reviews, the smallest sample in this comparison. The rating is the highest of the four gloves, but with far fewer reviews than the Lindy AC950's 898 or Berkley BTLCFG's 2,607, it carries more uncertainty than those larger samples.
What size options are available?
The listing shows one size, Large-X-Large, in White. There is no separate Large or X-Large option and no other color listed, so buyers between sizes should compare their hand measurements against that combined range before ordering rather than assuming a true mid-size fit.