Fishing Line Cleaner / Stripping Guard

Description:  

Love fly fishing but hate what the line does to your fingers? These fly fishing stripping guards are a small add-on that makes a big difference. Designed to protect your fingers from friction, burns, and cuts, they help you strip and retrieve line more comfortably so you can stay focused on the fishing, not sore fingers.

They slide on easily, stay put while you cast, and improve grip without restricting movement. Whether you’re out for a quick session or spending the whole day on the water, these guards help protect both your fingers and your line, so you can fish longer and enjoy it more.

Lightweight, flexible, and practical, they’re one of those “why didn’t I use this sooner?” tools once you try them.

Great for:

🎣 Fly fishing and line stripping

🔥 Preventing finger burns and friction from line

🖐️ Improving grip during casting and retrieval

🌊 Saltwater or freshwater fishing

⏱️ Spending longer on the water with less discomfort

🧳 A compact, easy add-on for tackle bags and kits

Features:

🧤 Protects fingers from cuts, burns, and abrasion

🔁 Helps wipe down and clean line as you retrieve

🧲 Non-slip surface for better control

✋ Can be worn on either hand

📏 Stretchy, adjustable fit

🪶 Lightweight and comfortable to wear

🎯 Designed for fly fishing but useful for other fine line tasks

Image Description: A series of close-up images showing grey fly fishing stripping guards worn on fingers and held in the hand. The guards cover individual fingers, with a snug, flexible fit and a textured surface designed for grip and protection during line handling.

Details: 

Material: Polyester Nylon 

Size: 7cm (length per finger) x 2.5cm diameter (stretchy)

Weight: 5 grams each 

Package Includes: 1x Fly Fishing Stripping Guard 

Age Guidance: Suitable for teens and adults; younger users may use with supervision. Not a toy. 

How to Use: 

🎣 Slide the finger guard onto the finger or fingers you prefer (commonly the index or middle finger)

✋ Adjust so it sits snugly and comfortably without restricting movement

🧲 Use your protected finger to strip, retrieve, and control the fly line

🔥 Let the guard take the friction and heat from the line, protecting your skin

🔁 Remove after use and rinse if needed before drying and storing

Care Instructions: 

🧼 Rinse with fresh water after use, especially after saltwater fishing

🧽 Gently hand wash with mild soap if needed

💨 Air dry fully before storing

🚫 Do not machine wash, tumble dry, or expose to direct heat

🧳 Store in a dry place with your fishing gear when not in use

About The Fly Guy:

The Fly Guy is a small, Kinloch-owned business built from a deep love of fly fishing and lived experience. Created by someone who understands how changing access needs can affect the way you engage with the outdoors, this business is about adapting passions, finding practical solutions, and making fishing more inclusive so more people can stay connected to the things they love.