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



or these

Glacier Gloves DR Shade





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.

[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.]

Originally Posted by nomad60

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/win...over_mitt.html#

[Travis C.]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by txnative

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]

Originally Posted by Travis C.

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]

Originally Posted by Travis C.

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/win...ver_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.
http://compare.ebay.com/like/290778589818?_lwgsi=y<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&va r=sbar
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><