Fish Monkey Pro Staff Profile: Capt. Noah Lynk

Capt. Noah Lynk’s love and dedication to fishing began at a young age on the shores of Molokai, Hawaii, where he lived until his early teens. When his family moved to coastal North Carolina, he found that the waters there provided the same type of joy he came to love as a young boy. After a short career in the US Coast Guard where he was honored to receive the Silver Lifesaving Medal, he started his charter business and professional fishing career.

Noah Lynk runs Noah’s Ark Fishing Charters, based out of Harkers Island, NC. He specializes in light tackle inshore/nearshore fishing for trout, redfish, flounder, cobia, Spanish mackerel and other inshore species. He’s been a member of the Fish Monkey Promotional Staff for many years.

“In my opinion, wearing gloves is an important part of fishing and being out on the water in general,” he says. “Sun protection is a major factor these days with high rates of skin cancer, and protecting your hands, spines, teeth and braided line cuts is of the utmost concern for me as well. That’s why I never hit the water without my Fish Monkey gloves. They really are the best brand in terms of durability but also the wide variety of styles to meet whatever situation arises.”

For warm weather, sun protection and general use, Lynk prefers the Pro 365 Guide Gloves, which are made with an ultralight moisture-wicking material that’s UPF 50-plus rated for sun protection. The padding and grip keep things secure while reducing hand fatigue.

“I’m also the gaff and net man on the boat so I’m handling leaders and unhooking fish all day long for my clients,” he says. “I need something that’s comfortable and that will work in those situations.”

When the weather cools off in the fall and winter, the clients keep fishing just as hard so Lynk shifts gears as well. Among the many styles, the Wooly leads the way in terms of comfort since it works just as well when wet as it does dry. Fish Monkey’s lineup of cold-weather fishing gloves can keep you warm and well protected in any conditions.

Face guards are another critical item in the lineup. Lynk says he wears them every day, having had multiple skin cancers removed from his face and neck. “Face guards will also keep you cooler since they keep the sun off your skin and wick the perspiration from your face, neck and ears,” he says. “The Fish Monkey design is flared for a more comfortable fit, and they also don’t fog my sunglasses.”

“Fish Monkey products allow me to be on the water five to seven days a week all season long,” he says. “I won’t leave the dock without them!”

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