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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | It's about that time of year where I start finding which gloves have a buddy, which don't and looking at trying a new glove or two for cold water fishing.
Your thoughts on what you've used that you like the best? |
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Location: Alex or Alek? | I can't remember who it was but a few years back someone on here suggested a base layer of just your typical small knit/acrylic gloves, then a layer of your typical surgical latex doctors gloves (to keep the knit ones dry), final layer or your typical work gloves, cycle through out the day when they get wet. Your hands will stay dry and warm all day. |
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Location: North St. Paul, MN | That's what I do. I skip the small knit and go straight to the latex gloves then use two or three different pairs of warm(ish) gloves over the latex. Rotate as needed. I always bring extra latex gloves in case they rip, get wet under, etc. I do fish MN/WI in Nov. and Dec. and have been happy with the results since trying this. |
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Location: Ludington, MI | Kast Steelhead gloves |
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| I put on thin knit gloves and surgical gloves on top of those. Works great. |
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Location: Blaine, MN | I've had good luck with the Clam Ice Armor Dry Skinz gloves. |
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| I agree with the Kast Steelhead gloves, also got a pair of Striker second skin gloves last year for ice fishing and have like them so far. The Kast though are tough to beat. |
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| Another vote for Kast |
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| I feel like I post this every fall over the last couple years but you simply cannot beat the Kast Steelhead Gloves. BUT, what I do is I use latex surgical operating gloves underneath when it gets really cold. I'll throw a heat warmer in between and can effectively cast warm and dry all season. I can even fly cast, double haul and still have control of line with these gloves. When it comes to my hands I'm a sissy...flat out admit it. I've had 2 hand surgeries on my left hand and have spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars on winter gloves I can still fly fish, bait cast and use daily with no issues. I use this combination anytime I'm chasing Muskie till Dec. 15th, I use them fly fishing in the rivers throughout winter for Brown's, steelhead and anything else. It's really the first glove I feel safe dipping my hand in the frigid water grabbing or releasing a fish without getting damp or wet. Spend the money and get the Kast Steelhead Gloves Anniversary Edition set. Best glove I've ever worn.... |
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| How is the sizing on the Kast gloves compared to others? Are you buying a size larger in order to wear the surgical gloves underneath? |
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| I'm getting a pair of kasts,,,,ice armor mittens have stayed dry all day for me too,,wrap some plastic around the thumb that you use to hold or stop the line spool.
The jig ripper rod holder helps a little bit too keeping one of your hands away from the spinning wet reel. |
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| I might have to invest in a pair of kast. So far i have not found a glove that works, but i cannot express the amount of love I have for my small little buddy heater on cold days. |
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Location: oswego, il | I use ice armor gloves. They are bulky but my hands stay very warm. |
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Location: oconomowoc, wi | ToddM - 9/21/2017 12:10 PM
I use ice armor gloves. They are bulky but my hands stay very warm.
/\ this |
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Location: MN | detroithardcore - 9/20/2017 12:09 PM
I feel like I post this every fall over the last couple years but you simply cannot beat the Kast Steelhead Gloves. BUT, what I do is I use latex surgical operating gloves underneath when it gets really cold. I'll throw a heat warmer in between and can effectively cast warm and dry all season. I can even fly cast, double haul and still have control of line with these gloves. When it comes to my hands I'm a sissy...flat out admit it. I've had 2 hand surgeries on my left hand and have spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars on winter gloves I can still fly fish, bait cast and use daily with no issues. I use this combination anytime I'm chasing Muskie till Dec. 15th, I use them fly fishing in the rivers throughout winter for Brown's, steelhead and anything else. It's really the first glove I feel safe dipping my hand in the frigid water grabbing or releasing a fish without getting damp or wet. Spend the money and get the Kast Steelhead Gloves Anniversary Edition set. Best glove I've ever worn....
Are the Kast truly waterproof or why the need for the latex in addition? Or do they eventually allow water in like all others? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Kast. Mine have been waterproof for two seasons, good so far. |
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| Would the kast thumb on your reel hand need further protection something added,,,I've found the friction from stopping the spool wears on thumb material. |
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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't | I'm going to give sealskinz a try this year. They have one pair where you can open up just the thumb. Could be good for casting if you're like me and can't cast for sh*t with gloves on. You can also open the index finger (could be good for hunting) |
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| I have used the Ice Armor for years but I too have question on sizing of the Kast gloves. Do they run true to size? For $60 I want to make sure they fit. Sounds like a better glove.
Steve |
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| Couple questions answered:
1) I only wear latex gloves and hand warmers with Kast Gloves only on my left hand cause I've had 2 major surgeries on this hand/finger and it's beyond numb or cold even in semi cold temps. Most guys who can have good hands, good blood flow and don't get too cold can simply wear the Kast Gloves by themselves. No need for the latex underneath.
2) yes, they are 100% waterproof. The only possible way to get water in them is to dip your cuff of glove beyond the water level. Besides that your hands will stay 100% dry. My left hand gets so cold at times that even in late October or early November I'll fish with a surgical (very strong) latex glove and hand warmer when it's cold, rainy, snowy or just really cold. I've fished many times in early fall with a latest glove only and been fine. Most guys, don't even need that. But that should show you how well these gloves are built.
3) I'm amazed at the Thumb and traction on glove. Using bait casters (as we all do) I do not wear out the thumb on the spool at all. I tested this in Florida on 150# Tarpon. I wanted to see how well the thumb held up and I had Poons peeling off 100+ yards of line and I was able to stop them with the Kast Glove and zero damage to the thumb grip. #*^@...my hand was hot on that day!! Nothing like wearing a glove in the Everglades in 98 degree weather fighting a big tarpon bit I was curious how well this glove would hold up and it was impressive.
4) The size measurement on their website is very accurate and I actually decided to go up a size and found out it was too loose. Follow their recommendations and buy that size. Personally I like a glove with a tight fit cause when I fly cast I need feeling and control over fly line. For only baitcasting guys you could get away with a size bigger if you want to add latex or hand warmers. You still can press thumb bar and thumb like with control.
5) Yes!! The jig ripper is a great idea!! That will eliminate some cold.
Trust me, I've spent years and years searching for the perfect fishing and bow hunting glove (yes I wear them in the stand or blind) and Kast is the first glove I can honestly say has worked the best. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | I hate sealskinz, I would not buy them. As others have said, get the Kast gloves, by themselves in weather under say 40 I put a thin "glove liner" on 1st then the Kast as they are not very warm. But, they are waterproof. I have tried about every glove made and they are the only ones that are waterproof all day. spend the $ and get em!  |
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Location: On the water | Detroit, that was a great review on the Kast Goves. I, like you have spent plenty on
gloves that didn't keep my hands warm. I'm getting a pair of the Kast Steelhead Gloves.
Thanks for the review, Tom |
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Location: oswego, il | The other thing to consider is ic yku palm your reel, your palming hand will get colder because it is holding onto a heat sink. I am not so worried about dry hands as i am about warm hands. I have triex the seal skins and one hook poke and water now gets in. Cold hands. I have not tried the kast gloves but the ice armour gloves do what i need them do, keep my hands warm. I sometimes fish in temps below freezing with ice all over these gloves and i have warm hands. |
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| I love the Kast gloves. Super easy to be able to leave gloves on and secure snaps and whatnot without removing gloves. In my opinion not the warmest gloves but very dry and fit fantastic. When hucking big rubber my thumb doesn't slip like it does with others. |
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| True, the Kast Gloves aren't the warmest of gloves but certainly the driest with a tight grip/feel and most durable I've come across so far. I was curious when a year or so ago Cableas came out with an entire heat/battery operated clothing line including gloves and boots. Has anyone tried these heated gloves? |
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| I have been pondering the Kast gloves for a couple years.
Do u guys all use the "steelhead" model???
They don't seem to have all sizes in stock |
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| For those with the Kast gloves, which one do you own?
https://www.kastgear.com/fishing-gloves/steelhead-gloves-anniversary...
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https://www.kastgear.com/fishing-gloves/mx-pro-gloves.html |
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Location: On the River | $59.99 on Amazon |
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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't | BNelson - 9/25/2017 10:56 AM
I hate sealskinz, I would not buy them. As others have said, get the Kast gloves, by themselves in weather under say 40 I put a thin "glove liner" on 1st then the Kast as they are not very warm. But, they are waterproof. I have tried about every glove made and they are the only ones that are waterproof all day. spend the $ and get em! ;)
Just curious, what didn't you like about the sealskinz? I didn't buy them yet and I always like to avoid spending money when possible. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | I didn't find them to be warm... didn't like the way the fit/felt on the reel and the ones I had were not 100% waterproof...I'd go with the kast steelhead gloves over anything else. |
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| Yes Steelhead Model which now is the "Anniversary Edition" unless you can find the original Steelhead gloves |
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| Would love to buy the Kast gloves but my issue is always with the thumb having a textured finish. Doesn't this cause issues when thumbing the spool? It has for me with other gloves. If I cut the thumb off I lose all warmth and dryness... |
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| I wear a wool glove liner under the kast gloves and I'm warm enough. I have the mx-pro linked above |
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Location: SE Wisc | Polar Penguins. It's the warmest, high dexterity glove I've found. I wear them for work everyday in the winter and after trying dozens of others, I now wear them for cold weather casting. Easy to cast with, easy to crank, waterproof except for back of palm and wrist, durable, and under $10! If extremely cold you can wear latex surgeons gloves under but I've never had to do this while fishing only at work. |
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| I bought a pair when they still had the Steelhead gloves in Large. The new Anniversary edition seems to be the only change is in the price?
Mine leaked the first use. Contacted Kast and they're going to replace them under warranty, just sent them in today. |
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Location: Aurora | Dig out yer long 80's era wristbands and slip a handwarmer in each so they're against the soft, kissable inner side of your wrists. Fly fisher-person's secret, no $100 gloves needed.
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Location: Lake St Clair | Finally pulled the trigger on the Kast gloves, hope they dont let me down |
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Location: Contrarian Island | you'll be happy but get some glove liners for temps under say about 35. Not the warmest w out them |
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| Anyone tried the Simms skeena glove? They look nice and don't cost as much as these kast gloves. I would try the kasts but they only have small and x-small sizes everywhere I look |
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Location: Contrarian Island | ahh nevermind, on backorder I see. |
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Location: Duluth | I use the Simms Prodry, they have a liner that is warm as heck and the gloves themselves are no issue to cast in. Totally water proof, just got beat on by the weather in the UP for a week but my hands were warm and dry whole time.
https://www.simmsfishing.com/shop/socks-gloves/prodry-trade-glove.ht... |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Those Simms gloves look pretty good. |
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| sworrall - 11/9/2017 10:48 PM
Those Simms gloves look pretty good.
yes and one store carries them around here ! so i can see in person thanks |
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The top link is the one you want. They may not be the warmest glove on the planet, but they are far warmer than any other glove intended for fishing that I've ever used and I have a drawer full of others. They are 100% waterproof, even submersible up to the end of the cuff. They are bulky enough that I only use them when I absolutely have to, but I've put hands into them that were severely cold and had them toasty warm in about five minutes. That really blew me away. And the thumb is tough enough to take a lot of casting without issues. |
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Location: Thief River Falls MN | Kast MX pro gloves worked great for me on our post blizzard Eagle Lake trip. Used with a silk liner and hands were kept plenty warm. Fished 9 hrs a day with them and hands did not get wet. $25 on Amazon right now too |
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| Jersey gloves with rubber trapping gloves over top |
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| When sucker fishing i go with no gloves while working a fish, otherwise the old deerskin mittens |
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Location: Lake St Clair | Heres my take on the Kast gloves: i used them on Sunday from 830 - 230 casting in 35-40 degree weather. After a few hours the gloves became almost soaked on the outside but my hands were dry on the inside, wet gloves on the outside made my hands super cold. Im still not really sure how the gloves ended up so wet, maybe from the spool flinging water as the line was coming in? I either need to buy another pair and switch them out half way thru the trip or buy a larger size and wear a thin inner glove to stay a little warmer.
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Location: Contrarian Island | read the reviews above..everyone that has them has pointed out they are not warm and require a liner for warmth in sub 40 degrees or so... |
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Location: Lake St Clair | I understand that a thin glove can only be warm for so long but it felt like these were holding water and they were, after taking them off you could feel the added weight to them.
is that normal? |
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Location: Contrarian Island | mine did seem to absorb some water, but did stay dry on the inside....any fabric will absorb water if it is breathable... put a pair of rubber gloves over em if you want impermeable
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Location: Lake St Clair | cool
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Location: On the River | Agree with BNelson ,I had a pair of seal skin gloves not a good choice if you want to keep your hands dry.
Kast gloves or Ice Armor Gloves are a much better choice |
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Location: Northern Illinois | I have a pair of Ice Armor. Nice gloves but they get wet eventually. |
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Location: searchin for 50 | tried this out last year not any warmer or colder just more bulk with the wristbands |
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Location: St. Lawrence River | I have been using the Frabill Task gloves. They are not bad. |
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Location: SE Wisc | I’m telling you Polar Penguins, made by Majestic I believe, same company that makes mlb jerseys. $4/pair |
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| Missed the post about sealskins not being good. |
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| 7$ bass pro fleece fingerless gloves with blue medical gloves underneath. Hands always warm. |
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| While this doesn't answer the original question about being waterproof, but I prefer Cabela's Guidewear Glomits. Keeps your palms warm and not having finger tips means you can still tie knots, and doesn't absorb as much water.
I've tried seal skins, ice armor, and pure neoprene gloves. Nothing is even close to the guidewear glomits. |
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| Any update on Gloves for the Oct - Nov timeframe. I agree that the neoprene ones tear up on the thumb from casting. I also agree that mits are warmer than gloves.
Even though a little clumsy I used a mitt last year on the coldest days.. a brand called toasters with the zipper along the side .. i put a warmer inside between the liner and the mit and it worked awesome. Not waterproof though. I also used Glacier gears fleece lined neoprene gloves and they worked well for the days that weren't as cold .. days in the upper 40's. But the neoprene on the thumb gets eroded from casting. They did serve well for that temperature range though. |
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| Mike D - 10/9/2017 6:12 AM
Would love to buy the Kast gloves but my issue is always with the thumb having a textured finish. Doesn't this cause issues when thumbing the spool? It has for me with other gloves. If I cut the thumb off I lose all warmth and dryness...
if you thumbs is not in contact directly whit the spool then it could not be called cast gloves. it must be called gloves period |
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