I use fingerless, neoprene fleece-lined gloves made by glacier gloves. They work well for me, especially since I don't have skin contacting my paddle's shaft while paddling. I like the fingerless style since I like to use my fingers to feel for hits and also to feather the line during casts. I am lucky in that my hands and feet tend to stay warm no matter how cold I get, so fingerless may not be the best choice for you, nomad.
One way to help keep your extremities warm is to improve your circulation. I'm constantly moving on the 'yak, so I can keep my blood pumping easily. Another trick is to condition your body to the cold. There are ways to "trick" your body into ignoring how cold your hands and feet are. Search for it on google and look for a technique from field & stream magazine.
Chris
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