Fishing Gloves?

[Travis C.]

I am looking at buying a pair of fishing gloves to protect my hands against the sun mainly. Even using sunscreen, my hands have a hard time not getting sun burns.

Anyone every used these:

Buff's Sport Series Gloves

http://castersonlineflyshop.com/images/OrvisClothing/WaterGloves_Blue.jpg

or these

Glacier Gloves DR Shade

http://img.tacklewarehouse.com/new_product/007GP-1.jpg



Also, I'd like any feedback about the Buff's Headwear. I know there are those who may get a chuckle out of it not being on the flats of Mexcio when I'd be wearing it but the sun is some pretty nasty stuff. My mom had a real hard time from Melanoma several years back and it's time for me to be a little more serious about it.

Thanks.
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[ditz1]

Sorry I cant help you about the gloves but I believe you are smart trying protect your hands. The sun here is intense and I too use hats with protection as well as other clothing that protects from the sun. Sun block is also in regular use when I am on the water where shade is minimal.

[Alphahawk]

Travis I have used the Mangrove gloves from Bass Pro. I am pretty sure that is a "Bass Pro" brand. The issue I have found with all of these gloves is they wear out way too quick. I did not like the Buff gloves...but that was a sizing thing. My girl friend always wears the Mangrove glove when kayaking with me. I must admit I have been lax about the sun...up until now. This sumer you will find me in long sleeves and pants...and the gloves. The Mangrove gloves are much cheaper to replace. I think my next pair will be with the leather palm for kayaking.


Regards

[nomad60]

Travis,

Sorry to hijack your thread but what do you guys use in the winter? My fingers get cold really easy and once they do, that's pretty much it for me. I've tried a few brands of gloves but they were either so thick/stiff that it was hard to fish with them on, or, if they were thin, they allowed me to fish ok but didn't offer much, if any, help against the cold. So far, the best thing I've been able to come up with is to use those
handwarmers that you shake and put in your pockets.

[txnative]

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

[Travis C.]

Travis, I've tried a few brands of gloves but they were either so thick/stiff that it was hard to fish with them on, or, if they were thin, they allowed me to fish ok but didn't offer much, if any, help against the cold. So far, the best thing I've been able to come up with is to use those handwarmers that you shake and put in your pockets.

I carry handwarmers too. Usually will take more than on pair of gloves with me fishing. My cold weather gloves are wool mitten-fingerless conversions but those aren't too waterproof so if I am wading I use my waterproof/windproof mitten-fingerless conversions but boating use the wool.

The Simms Windstopper gloves are expensive but worth it.

http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/windstopper_foldover_mitt.html#

[Travis C.]

Travis I have used the Mangrove gloves from Bass Pro. I am pretty sure that is a "Bass Pro" brand. The issue I have found with all of these gloves is they wear out way too quick. I did not like the Buff gloves...but that was a sizing thing.

Regards

I have read some reviews where people who bought the Glacier ones went back to the Mangroves due to quality. I haven't read anything bad about the quality of the Buff's.

Probably will check out the Buff's first since they aren't at Bass Pro then if needed decide which of the other two.

Alpha, does the Mangrove's run big, small or pretty normal?

[nomad60]

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

That's my problem; due to years of smoking, the circulation in my hands isn't the best and even in 40-degree weather, my hands tend to get cold, especially once they get wet. Game over until I can heat them back up.

(Again, I apologize for hijacking this thread).

[Alphahawk]

I have read some reviews where people who bought the Glacier ones went back to the Mangroves due to quality. I haven't read anything bad about the quality of the Buff's.

Probably will check out the Buff's first since they aren't at Bass Pro then if needed decide which of the other two.

Alpha, does the Mangrove's run big, small or pretty normal?

I found I had to try on a pair until got the size for me....meaning it may say LG/XL but I found gloves of the same size fit differently...bad quality control....but quality control is an issue in just about anything coming out of China. I may go with the Buffs this sumer though to get a better palms. I really plan on wearing the kayak out this spring and summer.

Regards

[Travis C.]

I like how the Buff's have silicone grips instead of a stitched pad and the cuff is long enough to go under a sleeve.

But it will like anything else depend on the fit.

[nomad60]

I carry handwarmers too. Usually will take more than on pair of gloves with me fishing. My cold weather gloves are wool mitten-fingerless conversions but those aren't too waterproof so if I am wading I use my waterproof/windproof mitten-fingerless conversions but boating use the wool.

The Simms Windstopper gloves are expensive but worth it.

http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/windstopper_foldover_mitt.html#

I think I'm going to give these a try; thanks, Travis!

[old sailor]

I have a problem with cold hands cause I love winter fishing. Seal skin gloves work okay for me. The real deal however is a mitt I made from a heattroller. Its the thing that heats motorcycle handlebars. Hook to boat battery , adjust thermostat and get a warm up any time.

[Jdkxtreme]

Does anyone ever use one of the small Mr. Buddy propane heaters on the boat?

[volandsmalliefan]

i went out today for a few hours and my hands froze so i was doing a little looking around.
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anyone ever tried these?

[tkwalker]

Travis ... I used Sun Gloves during my guiding career ... They were great for the sun .. also dried super fast, (Suplex material) even in cooler weather ... .. and helped holding slimy bait fish out of the bait well ...(trout, Skippies, Shad, etc ) ... You don't know you have gloves on ... I wore them all day and did my guide chores, (Kinda like false teeth , they are part of your body ) ..... as far as Winter gloves ... You really aren't worrying about the sun ... So anything that fits and is warm and you can handle tackle works ... <'TK>< :)

[old sailor]

i went out today for a few hours and my hands froze so i was doing a little looking around.
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anyone ever tried these?
Had two or three pair of heated gloves. Some expensive. Dont waste your money. None did a good job and did not make it a full season.http://fishingtn.com/images/icons/icon13.gif

[old sailor]

I found I had to try on a pair until got the size for me....meaning it may say LG/XL but I found gloves of the same size fit differently...bad quality control....but quality control is an issue in just about anything coming out of China. I may go with the Buffs this sumer though to get a better palms. I really plan on wearing the kayak out this spring and summer.

Regards
I wear sun protective clothing religiously, including a gaiter for my neck and face. I recently went to fingerless athletic gloves, the kind used for handball and lifting. One pair I have has two loops on fingers for easy removal. They are super rugged and . offer much more protection than sun gloves. I use braid and it can be murder on your hands to break, no prob with these gloves

[old sailor]

Does anyone ever use one of the small Mr. Buddy propane heaters on the boat?
Saw them used a lot by kayakers at steamplant. I was always envious of them.

[punchs]

Love my Mr. heater. I keep a propane tank in an egg crate in the cab hooked up to a mid size mr. heater for the winter months. I have a cooling system heater on my boat as well but you just can't beat a mr. heater.

My favorite gloves in the whole world are the fingerless wool and glacier gloves. I wear them on every cold trip both duck hunting and fishing. You can always find them at Ace hardware which makes it super convenient.

[Jdkxtreme]

This is what I would like to use on the boat to warm my hands

[bfish]

Might want to also look at unpadded bicycle gloves (fingered and fingerless). They are essential the same thing (supplex/nylon) as sun/fishing gloves but often have better quality stitching.

Alphahawk, I would not want leather palms for kayaking. If you are using correct paddling technique, the paddle shaft should be rotating in the non-control hand. Leather, IMO, would cause binding and you would get blisters on your palm. NRS.com has some paddle specific gloves.

[browntrout]

I have a problem with cold hands cause I love winter fishing. Seal skin gloves work okay for me. The real deal however is a mitt I made from a heattroller. Its the thing that heats motorcycle handlebars. Hook to boat battery , adjust thermostat and get a warm up any time.

You amaze me!!! I noticed that mitt you had on but I never knew it was that high tech. As a matter of fact I was looking for a mitt like the one I saw you had and was going to put in some of those hand warmers that you shake. I wear a fishing shirt with pockets and put 1 in each pocket when i start fishing and they keep me warm all day. I have a neoprene jacket with lining that I got when my son was playing high school baseball and it is the warmest jacket i have ever had.

[old sailor]

Thanks. I took a piece of the blue insulation. The kind wall mart sells for placing on the ground under a sleeping bag. After I figgered out how large I wanted it (made it big enough to get my hands in with gloves on) lined with fuzzy carpet and taped with gorilla tape. Cut a hole and slid wire through. Heating element has adhesive for sticking on handlebars.I stuck it on a metal rod and taped it good with high heat auto muffler tape. Turn it on in parking lot and it is warm as toast when I launch boat. Whats really neat is after I get boat trimmed out I can place tiller beyween arm and body and steer that way with both hands in mitt. Makes a long run up river much more enjoyable. Been using it for 4 years with 0 probs. Best thing I have for freezing weather fishing. regards

[Alphahawk]

Might want to also look at unpadded bicycle gloves (fingered and fingerless). They are essential the same thing (supplex/nylon) as sun/fishing gloves but often have better quality stitching.

Alphahawk, I would not want leather palms for kayaking. If you are using correct paddling technique, the paddle shaft should be rotating in the non-control hand. Leather, IMO, would cause binding and you would get blisters on your palm. NRS.com has some paddle specific gloves.

Thanks for the info. I was wondering if it would make a difference in my paddling. I had the kayak in the water over 100 days since mid March and not one blister. So guess I shouldn't mess with success.

Regards

[Catchingtrout]

If you haven't found a pair yet Travis, check out 12X.

[eaglestrike09]

I have the Buff gloves and the head tube. The head tube came in real
handy when me and my brother went to Guntersville in june, kept me from
being burnt to a crisp. I like the buff gloves for the extras like tabs on the middle finger to take it off and the quality! I also use Coolibar sun gloves
they are lighter material and feel more comfortable, but may not be as durable!!!

[Travis C.]

I picked up the head tube today but still back n forth on the gloves. The Buffs are my favorites so far and just haven't made my mind up.

Catchingtrout, I will check out the 12x thanks!

[Travis C.]

Picked up the Buff Sport Gloves today.

Looking forward to using them. I have already used the Buff Headwear. I wore it around my neck and it kept my neck warm in the cold breeze while outside. Initial plan was just for fishing in summer but this thing will be used a lot more than just for that. Can already see it was a smart buy for $23.

[Jim]

Thanks. I took a piece of the blue insulation. The kind wall mart sells for placing on the ground under a sleeping bag. After I figgered out how large I wanted it (made it big enough to get my hands in with gloves on) lined with fuzzy carpet and taped with gorilla tape. Cut a hole and slid wire through. Heating element has adhesive for sticking on handlebars.I stuck it on a metal rod and taped it good with high heat auto muffler tape. Turn it on in parking lot and it is warm as toast when I launch boat. Whats really neat is after I get boat trimmed out I can place tiller beyween arm and body and steer that way with both hands in mitt. Makes a long run up river much more enjoyable. Been using it for 4 years with 0 probs. Best thing I have for freezing weather fishing. regards

I love things like this. If I can make it myself, I am extra happy. Plus it usually works better than the mass market versions and way less expensive.

I may try and make one of these. One question, is the metal rod and heating element between the blue insulation and the carpet or next to your hands?

Thanks in advance,
Jim

[old sailor]

I love things like this. If I can make it myself, I am extra happy. Plus it usually works better than the mass market versions and way less expensive.

I may try and make one of these. One question, is the metal rod and heating element between the blue insulation and the carpet or next to your hands?

Thanks in advance,
Jim
It's right inside so you can wrap your meathooks around it. Rheostat has a little red iight on it thats blinks on off. Higher settings longer light is on. Caution will burn hands on high settings. Will warm hands with gloves on.
Made a long jumper so I can walk around boat plugged in. Regards, Ron

[nomad60]

Ok, maybe I was overseas too long. What's a head tube?

Old Sailor, that's a really neat contraption you came up with.

[Travis C.]

Ok, maybe I was overseas too long. What's a head tube?

Buff makes a tubular cloth that is highly UV resistant 95% protection, breathable and wicks moisture away when you sweat. It's very popular with the fishermen in FL but its used for a lot more than just them.

All I can say is check it out buffusa.com

There are those that may get a chuckle out of it since your not on the flats guiding but I never remember to bring sunscreen and don't want to risk any further damage not to mention could care less what they might think. :D

I guarantee you've seen them. They have been used by men and women on the tv show Survivor for a long time.

[nomad60]

Buff makes a tubular cloth that is highly UV resistant 95% protection, breathable and wicks moisture away when you sweat. It's very popular with the fishermen in FL but its used for a lot more than just them.

All I can say is check it out buffusa.com

There are those that may get a chuckle out of it since your not on the flats guiding but I never remember to bring sunscreen and don't want to risk any further damage not to mention could care less what they might think. :D

I guarantee you've seen them. They have been used by men and women on the tv show Survivor for a long time.

These things?

http://www.buffusa.com/sports/collections/original-buff-reg/styles/filter/tubular

I think I'm one of the only people who doesn't watch Survivor ;)

[Travis C.]

These things?

http://www.buffusa.com/sports/collections/original-buff-reg/styles/filter/tubular

I think I'm one of the only people who doesn't watch Survivor ;)

Yeah.

This is the one I have:

http://www.buffusa.com/sports/collections/uv-buff-reg/styles/striper-1

and these gloves:

http://www.buffusa.com/sports/collections/sport-series-water-gloves/styles/glacier-blue

The headwear tube can be used not just to keep the sun off your neck but also wind off your neck/ears when pulled over a cap, neck warm in a breeze, up over your mouth when riding in the boat to keep bugs out of your face or rain and can be dipped in cool water and worn as a headband or around neck when hot. Lots of uses other than just for sun. I believe its well worth the $24.