Gloves

Bob Barthlow · 01-23-2002, 12:08 PM

PETE, Bimart carries Keni spec. gloves, they look good,but I havn't tryed them.I have tryed neoprene gloves,to tight,didn't keep hands warm.I juess I'm stuck on Ragwool fingerless gloves,I must have 20 pairs of them.

DanS · 01-23-2002, 12:20 PM

Go wool or fleece. Neo's are junk, and a fish's sharp teeth will cut them to pieces.

Snagly · 01-23-2002, 03:38 PM

I'm a big fan of neoprenes, specifically "Glacier Gloves" with the fold-back index fingers and thumbs. They're expensive -- about $40 fleece-lined from Bass Pro or Cabela's -- but without doubt the warmest gloves I've owned. (I own about seven pairs overall, including the Kenai Gloves which are fine and Patagonia fingerless fleece gloves which are my preferred "normal" winter steelheading gloves.)

Even when wet, as long as I leave the neoprenes on, my hands stay warmer than with any other type of glove. Last spring in Alaska it was well below freezing. My fishing partner and the guide were using fingerless rag wool gloves -- definitely the best value-for-money gloves on the market -- but they had to constantly huddle by the heater to get the feeling back in their finger tips.

Now the neoprenes aren't perfect. For one thing, they are a pain to get on and off once wet. For another, the velcro on the backs of the fingers/ thumbs rubs your nose raw if you use your glove to stem the flow of "stuff" (I wonder if "snot" is an allowed word? We'll see.) . . . more seriously, the velcro fold-back feature wears out before the gloves do.

But all-in-all, the neoprenes allow me to fish longer in colder weather than I could do with any other gloves. I also find that handling fish is a lot easier with them on, too. (I'm certain that if you stick them into a fish's mouth, the gloves will get lacerated. Better the gloves than my fingers.)

Thumper · 01-23-2002, 04:08 PM

So is it OK to tie a long string between them to keep them from getting lost???

Tilla · 01-23-2002, 04:18 PM

I agree with Snagly on the Glacier Gloves, the lining is nice even when damp. Actually having several different pairs around is handy to change into or you're like me and Thumper who have a collection of several left handed singles.

BuKuBass · 01-23-2002, 05:05 PM

Just like "layering" clothing for the cold, do the same for your hands. First, liberally apply vasoline-I use "Bag Balm"-to the hands. This keeps them dry when all else fails and traps alot of heat. Next, surgical gloves; another water barrier as well as keeping the inside of the glove clean. And finally, the gloves themselves; I like synthetic "wool" with rubber grippers (Kenai brand). If it is not incorporated into the design, cut 180 degree slits into the bottom of the first knuckle of the thumb and index finger for improved dexterity.

blacktail · 01-23-2002, 06:19 PM

I've only tried one cheap pair of neoprenes - didn't like them at all. I now use either a pair of the fleece Kenai's if it's really cold, or my pair of Patagonia fingerless if it's not too cold.

Mike

will_e_fish · 01-23-2002, 06:21 PM

I have a wool pair that is green and brown which is left and right? That sting would have helped.

TideRunner · 01-23-2002, 06:29 PM

Straight wool gloves! I've tried several kinds and like the plain old fingerless wool ones. The kind I really don't like are those Kenai neo/rubber things. My fingertips always get way colder much quicker than with the wool. My hands stay warmer longer without gloves than with those neo/rubber things. I think they must cut off some circulation or something, at least with me. Don't know, just my .02 :smile:

Pete · 01-23-2002, 11:12 PM

My fingerless wool gloves are spent. What should I replace them with? Neoprene?

Smily · 01-23-2002, 11:21 PM

I tried the Neoprene and didn't like them at all. Does nothing for keeping the hands warm. At least the wool ones keep your hands warm even when wet. I have heard of and seen the fleece ones and they look pretty cool but haven't tried them yet. I asked the same question about a month ago when I got the Neoprenes and regretted it. For now it's just the Woolies.

:smile: Smily :smile:

DK · 01-23-2002, 11:23 PM

i think they are called keni specials? fleece with rubber palms, the nice thing is when they get wet just shake and dry once again

Pete · 01-23-2002, 11:26 PM

DK, those sound cool! ... er, I mean Nice! Are they fingerless? Where can I find them?

will_e_fish · 01-23-2002, 11:36 PM

Just reminded me I have got to do something about that bait stink in both the wool and neoprene. I got some stink remover with the new waders I got for Xmas. After I try it I let ya know.

How often do you wash gloves anyway? Before or after the smell gets to you?

DK · 01-23-2002, 11:49 PM

pete, i got mine at a sporting good store in florance right hand side just befor the bridge they have finger less and full don't know the name i'm from bothell wa just go there when down visiting the mother inlaw in yachats, dk

will_e_fish · 01-23-2002, 11:54 PM

I used my bike fingerless neoprenes they have extra padding. More warmth or can carry extra stink. They wool work OK too. Haven't worn out as they usually get lost first and dont wear them all the time as I take them off alot my
hands doent get that cold due to Carpal Tunnel and all the hot stuff I eat.

fish_on · 01-24-2002, 07:35 AM

Look at the glovomitt in the cabelas catalog. They are lined with fleece, have short fingers and the mitt folds back to expose all your fingers. They keep you nice and warm.

rags · 01-24-2002, 09:03 AM

I think I have tried them all. I still go back to my fingerless wool gloves. The neoprene are not as warm and you can handle fish a lot easier with wool gloves.

BuKuBass · 01-24-2002, 10:21 AM

Try greasing your hands first (see my earlier post). It WORKS. But then, maybe our water's colder over here

and you all don't need to.

FM2 · 01-24-2002, 12:08 PM

When the weather is mild I prefer the neo's, they are light and provide a great grip on the oars.

When it's colder I switch to wool. Got a pair for Christmas from the wife (don't know the brand) that are wool and fingerless and have a mitten type pull-over for when the fingers need covered. They also have a gripping surface in the palm and another nice feature is they extend several inches above the wrist.

ry · 01-24-2002, 03:34 PM

I got my keni gloves at BI-MART and they work really well. They work really good on the oars the rubber palms are rubber and won't slip. you can pick them up for $12-$14.

Thumper · 01-24-2002, 04:04 PM

BuKu's grease idea is a great one! Gonna try it under my rag wool gloves. Cool.

Dr Strangelove · 01-24-2002, 04:07 PM

Green wool fingertipless gloves with rubber knobbies on the palms. always warm when wet, no slip grip. I will never use neoprene - it only brings the water between the skin and neoprene to body temp and if you're hypothermic from cold and vasoconstriction, you don't get warmer, you enbalm your fingers. Had a friend almost lose fingers to frostbite with neoprenes. If all those sheep don't die in the cold winters, lets trust their method. Tried, true, and pretty cheap. doc

byteme · 01-24-2002, 08:36 PM

Kenai's work great for me. Neoprene palms keep your hands dry while pulling up anchor rope. Slip a pair of hot hands in and have toasty fingers all day.

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livininthezoo · 01-24-2002, 09:23 PM

Try Target. I got a pair of fingerless fleece gloves with a mitten end that pull over your fingertips for about $7. They're warm, cheap, and well made. Clean-up is throwing them in w/ the laundry.