Best Hand lotion

Gizmo Man · 12-05-2002, 10:17 PM

OK: Winter fishing is here. With that many dry and cracked hands and finger tips.

So what is the best hand lotion to minimize and heal those cracked and dried finger tips?

Giz...

STGRule · 12-05-2002, 10:20 PM

Please give us the answer. I've tried about everything and am still looking....

Flying Roast Beef · 12-05-2002, 11:05 PM

Corn huskers...or Vaseline intensive care have worked best for us. Horn huskers is a bit oily but protects. The intensive care seems to heal better.

skrimmy · 12-06-2002, 05:06 AM

Aveda Hydrating Lotion. Not cheap, but works like a champ. Thanks to my wife for that one.

Jennie@ifish · 12-06-2002, 05:22 AM

One thing that I have found important to have IN your boat is that new liquid bandage stuff. If you get a cut from a fish tooth, it's invaluable to seal it until you can bandaid it.

When I get home, I use ZIA hand lotion. It's in the health food section at Freddies. I swear by the stuff. It's expensive, but well worth it. It has Shea butter in it, and it works for me.

Jen

KingFisher85 · 12-06-2002, 05:29 AM

Bag balm
I think thats what its called.
Works good for me.

CATCH AND EAT · 12-06-2002, 07:58 AM

Aveeno Oatmeal lotion. Works great. Kingfish85 I just can't put teet dip on my hands.

I just wonder what the fish think of some of the scents that many hand lotions have. Then again if you are wearing gloves it should not matter.

Giz, you and Roy need to get out more. Next thing you know we will be asking each other what is the best fishing fabric softener. :tongue:

Vinny · 12-06-2002, 08:05 AM

Anchovy or Sardine oil !!

. . . . of course that sandwich might taste funny at lunch time, but at least you'll be safe when handling youi bait, spinners and plugs! :grin:

RogueFishr · 12-06-2002, 08:13 AM

I have used Eucerin and it has worked pretty well. I am always looking for something better though. If you don't have the Liquid BandAid stuff Jen mentioned (which works good), I use plain ol' super glue. The ends of my fingers split ans hurt like crazy

The super glue feels a little weird at first, but it seals the cracks up quickly and they heal faster.

RF

smoky · 12-06-2002, 08:15 AM

I put bag balm on my hands and wear latex gloves while fishing.

Protects hands and keeps human scent off bait.

The Fishing Geek · 12-06-2002, 08:20 AM

My wife worked in a maternity ward for awhile as a photographer, and prior to visiting each newborn she had to wash her hands. She tried everything out there to help her hands, and what she found from a glowing recommendation from one of the other nurses was "Working Hands Cream". It's a more solid cream than any of those lotion things but the stuff works and works WELL.

You can find it at Rite-Aid and, curiously enough, I've seen it in front of the registers at Fisherman's Marine Supply. It's in a short, wide, white plastic jar. Give one of the small ones a try, but I tell you that this stuff works amazingly well.

Sailfish · 12-06-2002, 08:48 AM

I work for the water bureau up here in P-town installing and repairing the water mains for the city. The job constantly has my hands in the mud and water as well as getting just plain beating them up. The folks in our store room are nice enough to supply us ditch monkeys with this stuff called SBS-40 medicated hand cream and it works like an absolute champ. It smells a little funky, but the anti-bacterials in it sure seem to speed up the heal time for the cuts and cracks. I'm not exactly sure where you can purchase it, maybe a contractor's or construction supply store. It is made by DEB SBS Inc. if you're interested. They also make a good waterless hand cleaner.

Small Fry · 12-06-2002, 08:58 AM

I have to agree with Fishing Geek Working Hands is the best I have found. And it's made in Joesph Oregon.

FallRiverGuy · 12-06-2002, 09:03 AM

I second "Working Hands Cream." I have hands that will crack to the meat all year round. This cream has them healed in a few days and now that I use it regularly I have no problems what so ever.

Working Hands Cream

fishin'O.C.and beyond · 12-06-2002, 09:05 AM

Working hands creme is the best I have found also. Moisturizing from the inside (drink lots of water this time of year) also helps.

WheresMyBobber · 12-06-2002, 09:23 AM

I've dealt with dry and cracking hands my whole life. Tried everything on the market, plus several prescription lotions/creams.

The thing that works best for healing my hands is a liberal coat of Corn Huskers in the morning and again at night. It stings a bit at first when it gets into the raw cracks, but shortly after that your hands feel much better.

fish assassin · 12-06-2002, 09:51 AM

I've never found anything that worked so well as carking
a mess of TUNA!! That oil gets into your hands and it
stays for DAYS!!! Makes your hands soft as a babies
behind!

-assAssin-

Wife: ewww, why do your hands smell like TUNA?
Me: I'm just moisterizing my hands for YOU, sweety!

wetaline · 12-06-2002, 09:57 AM

BagBalm has always been the ticket for me... if you want to super moisterize, throw on a super heavey coat and then add latex gloves and go to bed. and the stuff is great on your lips..

never tried this "working hands cream" .... sounds interesting too.

Miss B Haven · 12-06-2002, 10:01 AM

Fishassassin - TOOONA FUUUNY! My bud carked a couple layin on the dock so we could all watch how it was done (first trip). The grease spot is STILL visible on the wood. :shocked: Good stuff, should use it for motor oil or??? [img]graemlins/idea.gif[/img]

fatfish · 12-06-2002, 10:27 AM

Forget the rest--get some O'Keeffe's Working Hands Creme. It will solve those cracks and splits on your hands. No strong smell and does not leave hands greasy. Got mine at Fisherman's Marine Supply. Finally, a product that does what it says. About $5.

Red · 12-06-2002, 10:29 AM

Working Hands

When things get really bad. Extreme Working Hands. I put a bunch of working hands on the cracked areas, then put on latex gloves, leave it on as long as you can stand to wear the gloves.

Lured In · 12-06-2002, 12:51 PM

You folks are killin' me...

What's next..."do these wader's make me look fat?" :tongue:

What's the best hand lotion? :whazzup: :shocked:

How about some tips on applying foundation? or How to match you shirt with your boat/lure? [img]graemlins/idea.gif[/img]

:grin: :grin:

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ko · 12-06-2002, 03:31 PM

I like the bag balm and cornhuskers.

The Fishing Geek · 12-06-2002, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wetaline:
BagBalm has always been the ticket for me... if you want to super moisterize, throw on a super heavey coat and then add latex gloves and go to bed. and the stuff is great on your lips..

never tried this "working hands cream" .... sounds interesting too.

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">Bag Balm and latex glove to bed at night? You're single, aren't you?

Uncle Roman · 12-06-2002, 05:51 PM

i really like Eucerin cream. it's available at any drug store.

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1pump · 12-06-2002, 05:54 PM

:grin: :grin: :grin:

Bankbound · 12-06-2002, 05:56 PM

I'd have to say I'm with lured In. Shut up and fish!!!!!
You mean you guys use lotion on your hands too!!! Sorry everyone i just could'nt resist :grin: :grin:

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steelheadslayer · 12-06-2002, 06:04 PM

I work in the paper industry so for all of my 12 hr shifts I am working with tape and adhesive backed labels. I always have cracked fingers, year round. Bag balm heavily coated and then slip your hands into latex gloves for about an hour softens em right up.(I'm married guys) I might trty the working hands creme in the future though. And there's nothing wrong with matching your shirt and shoes to your rods, reels or lures to impress all the other slovenly fishers on the water.

Born to Fish · 12-06-2002, 06:28 PM

Hey folks, great stuff! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Now, what do you do on a bad hair day when you've forgotten your cap?

:grin: I think we're really bonding here on this thread - quality time!!! :tongue:

The Fishing Geek · 12-06-2002, 06:52 PM

I buy the nylons for tuna balls, I swear!

And the elastic bands with the balls on the end are really used to keep my rod tip attached to the rod butt during transport.

Oh, and the "lady of the night" red nail polish is for painting jig heads.

The croche hook is for taking backlashes out of reels, of course.

Just don't ask about the pumps, though.

:grin:

riverraider · 12-06-2002, 07:13 PM

2 options, best and second best.

1st is a product you'll have to have your dentist order for you called Glove N' Care made by Essential Dental. I'm a dental products rep and its the best stuff I've found. Less than $10 a tube and doesn't wash off with every washing of the hands and is not oily at all. Wish I could get free samples but even I have to pay for the stuff. Only available from dental professionals but not a prescription.
2nd best is Udder Cream found at farm supply stores and livestock supply stores. Even Paul Harvey promotes it.

Gorgeherm · 12-06-2002, 11:03 PM

Working Hands - The only way to go.

Pilar · 12-06-2002, 11:55 PM

Assassin!

ROTFLMAO ... You smell like fish, you big brute.

Phil Layer · 12-07-2002, 06:31 AM

Wilco Farmers has a cream called "Hoof Tenders" (maybe it's Hoof Menders). This stuff is incredible. Cheap too!

However, if your lower jaw starts moving from side to side, back off on the applications.

Great White Sturgeon Hunter · 12-07-2002, 06:39 AM

This old man I use to fish with in Puget Sound wouldn't let you even touch any of his plugs or tackle until you rubbed Oil of O'lay on your hands. He said he didn't know what was in it but years ago they used Turtle oil in there lotion.

For me I don't normally use anything until it to late. But Coco Butter works good for me when I reach that point.

MarlinMark · 12-07-2002, 07:20 PM

Back to the top. This is "cracking" me up. :grin:

Mark

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Fishalot · 12-07-2002, 07:38 PM

I have to go with the UDDERLY SMOOTH Utter cream it has a protective coating, useful as an aid for keeping skin soft and supple :grin: .

Fishalot

Sliderite · 12-07-2002, 07:56 PM

I can't believe this topic has 37 replies!

Just try some cornhuskers lotion if you really have to soften your hands.
Now you have me worried if my hat matches my jacket (LOL).

Jennie@ifish · 10-03-2004, 09:09 AM

I think I'm on to something, here. Stay tuned! I'll be giving out samples to people who are interested.
There is nothing worse than the cuts that salmon teeth give you. Especially when releasing chum and getting cut by their teeth.
I have been formulating this in my mind for... well, look at the date of this original post! :smile:

Scientist Jen

PlugnAway · 10-03-2004, 12:08 PM

My off the shelf vote is for Corn huskers. I don't find it oily...in comparrison to other stuff I've tried. Also I'm with Jen, I've used that new skin stuff for years now. I keep some in our first aid kits at work, too. I've heard super glue works, but haven't tried it...yet.

dampainter · 10-03-2004, 12:32 PM

smelly jelly in the shrimp scent.....fish like it too!

Rocky · 10-03-2004, 01:57 PM

Just one more vote for Working Hands Creme, I have tried it after reading some post on here and it works wonders, no more cracked hands that you cant hardly open or close

Cohodependent · 10-03-2004, 02:26 PM

I work in a local hospital and wash my hands, oh about every 10 minutes. The hospital provided us with a product called SoftGuard. I really like the stuff. I have bought it at uniform shops that cater to health care workers. I think that I will try some of the Working Hands. Sounds like a pretty good product as well.

RogueFishr · 10-03-2004, 04:41 PM

I have been using Arbonne's foot creme on my hands. It doesn't go on greasy and seems to be working better than the Corn Huskers did. It is expensive though (like $14 a tube). I am always looking for something new though. I also always keep a bottle of super glue handy to fix the cuts. It feels weird, but works well.

RF

fishncrab · 10-03-2004, 05:20 PM

I work in an ER and I saw my 1,000,000th cut on thursday...or was it wednesday? Anyway everyone should have superglue in their tackle box. 2 good reasons why. 1) I use a drop of superglue on my tied knots - extra security. 2) If you get your line snagged and you're not wearing gloves and get a laceration on one or three of your fingers (personal experience) or like jennie you catch a salmon and cut your finger on their teeth (you have to catch fish first to know this) you can put glue on your wound. Sounds wierd doesn't it. Well guess what? doctors use superglue instead of stiches on many cases... well okay it's not called superglue, it's called "dermabond" but the only differance is that dermabond is more flexible so it doesn't crack and peel off as easily (oh, and it's purple). Doctors used to have the real superglue in their pockets until someone invented "dermabond". Superglue works well on paper cuts or any cut that's well approximated (lines up well). Use several coats. This stops the bleeding and usually the pain. I don't recomend this over seeing a doctor for deep cuts or anything more than a papercut, especially if you're not sure. My superglue gets used a lot.