This may sound a bit dumb, but I have problems with my line hand getting very cold this time of year. My hand gets wet when stripping line and then, if its windy, my hand gets very cold.
I’m not young anymore and my circulation isn’t what it once was. It’s starts to hurt a bit after awhile.
Can anyone recommend a type of glove that can be worn but doesn’t interfere with casting or retrieving? I was thinking of the one’s where the fingers are cut out, but I don’t know what type of material to get.
Thanks,
dc
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G.Loomis used to make a very nice neoprene glove…slightly thick but they worked well for me. The thumb and forefinger could be rolled back and velcroed if you need to use your fingers.
Also, look into Ice Armor glove. They’re designed for ice fihing, but I’ve heard good things.
Joe C.
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Hi,
A couple of seasons ago, I bought a pair of Manzella polartec fishing mitts from Bass Pro. The finger portions fold back when needed for tying on flies and/or other things but when not in use they fold back and sort of tuck under. They were not terribly expensive, are very warm, will launder and dry quickly and are still in use.
I think I have seen them available through CAMPMOR catalog also. Online is: [url=http://www.campmor.com:b0273]www.campmor.com[/url:b0273]
One of our Sponsors, CHOTA, has very good fishing gloves, called Stow-A-Way Fleece
Flip Mit. There is a photo of them on the Chota sponsor page. The best we’ve seen!
I’ll second the motion on the Chota mitts. Very warm and comfortable and nothing gets in your way for line control. Great for those of us with circulation problems in the hands.
I have tried many types of gloves for fishing for Steelhead in our NW winters. After trying many gloves from ones costing $5 a pair to ones costing just under $100 and made of many types of material, I still find a pair of fingerless wool rag gloves to be the best for the money and they can always be had for less then $10 often much less.
For the price I carry 2-3 pairs and switch them out after the first gets just to wet and icy or after getting back to the truck and the cold steering wheel. They will still keep you hands warm even after getting them wet and still keep you in contact with the fly line.
I use the wool gloves from dollar stores at… a dollar a pair. Then I cut the thumb and forefinger at the tip. They last me a handful of trips and then I chuck them.
…forgot to add: Your body constricts blood circulation to the limbs when the core temperature is threatened. Keep your torso and especially your head well insulated and dry. This is the best way to keep your hands warm.
[This message has been edited by fishyfranky (edited 20 October 2005).]
I have used most of the glove types mentioned here and my best solution is a combination of items. Either the fingerless wool or fleece gloves with a Surgical glove underneath has been the best for me. Sometimes when starting out in the morning it’s really cold and then warms some. In those type conditions i’ll remove the fingerless glove and just wear the surgical glove. It keeps the wind and wet off but allows great dexterity. The surgical gloves can be purchased by the box full, which is good because they usually are full of holes after a good day releasing fish. Try em i think you’ll be surprised. RC
P.S. I tried those dishwashing gloves too but water seems to get into them too easily.
I was a surveyor for 6 years and I have fingers that are always cold, and had to be constantly working a calculator or survey instrument with tiny buttons. I use my same glove ‘system’ now for fishing.
Neoprene gloves underneath, but the cheap $10/pr kind from our local discount tackle shop. Neoprene wears out FAST from any and all friction, and the $10 pairs wear out at the same rate as the $40 pairs.
Fingerless golves, fleece or wool, over the neoprene. Flip-over mitts are a plus on these.
Korean war surplus US Army giant mittens for really bad days, worn over the previous 2. Useless for using your hands, but great for thawing fingers for a few minutes between casts, or survey shots.
I bought a pair of golfer’s rain gloves and used them in Alaska last month. Kept my hands warm, even when wet. They are thin and fit tight, so it’s easy to palm the reel, feel the line, etc. Got them at Kmart for about 13 bucks. Best thing I’ve ever used for cold-weather fishing.
I fly fish the salt because the voices in my head tell me to…
I second the golfers rain or winter gloves. I can wear them on both hands and do eveything except tie on flies with them on. If it gets really cold I can slip on a pair of the fingerless wool gloves over them and stay plenty warm.