diff --git a/code/modules/mod/modules/modules_general.dm b/code/modules/mod/modules/modules_general.dm
index 07faf3b32d2..422f4962aae 100644
--- a/code/modules/mod/modules/modules_general.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mod/modules/modules_general.dm
@@ -997,7 +997,7 @@
 	var/obj/item/gloves = mod.get_part_from_slot(ITEM_SLOT_GLOVES)
 	if(!gloves)
 		return
-	gloves.AddComponent(/datum/component/adjust_fishing_difficulty, 5)
+	gloves.AddComponent(/datum/component/adjust_fishing_difficulty, -5)
 	if(equipped)
 		gloves.AddComponent(/datum/component/profound_fisher, equipped, delete_rod_when_deleted = FALSE)