Fishing gloves are an absolute must for all anglers. The tops of your hand can get really burnt, and long-time sun exposure can lead to skin cancer. Using chemicals like sunscreen on your hands can transfer to your reel, your line, and your lures. These chemicals can affect your ability to catch fish. When you’re using braid, you can cut your fingers easily with your line if you’re not careful. If you’re going after larger fish and you grab the line, gloves will help protect your hands from getting cut from the line.