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Location: Minneapolis, MN | What gloves do you guys use to keep your hands warm and dry during the fall? I know it's less than ideal but I figure at some point it's probably the only way to keep fishing. |
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Location: Maine Township, MN | Glacier Glove - Ice Bay model. Dry and warm. |
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| Above 45 degrees: TNF Apex
Below 45: Icearmor Glove (don't remember what it is called, but they cost $30)
I'd get two pairs of both. If you fish hard post turnover the gloves get cold when they inevitably get wet from casting. Having a spare can really make a difference when you want to put in the long hours waiting for that fall window to open.
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Location: Contrarian Island | lots of options...for milder days I like the fingerless wool ones..you can get a few pairs of those relatively cheap.
Colder days I tried some Youngstown Winterplus gloves last fall...great gloves.. I have yet to try a pair of goretex glove that don't eventually soak thru..the youngstown didn't the 2 times i used them...so maybe...?!
best advice is always carry a few pairs...one gets wet, just put on a dry pair, more gloves the better imo. |
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| nocturnalmotors - 9/19/2013 2:09 PM
Glacier Glove - Ice Bay model. Dry and warm.
+1. very good gloves. i filled a pair of mine up with sand and submerged the whole hand part of the gloves in water all day and when i dump out the sand it was dry. |
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Location: Wakefield, MI | Neoprene gloves, I wear through the right thumb in a couple of days but they don't cost that much so just replace the, at that point.
I've been thinking of gluing a piece of leather on the right thumb to see what that does. |
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Location: Grand Forks ND | nocturnalmotors - 9/19/2013 2:09 PM
Glacier Glove - Ice Bay model. Dry and warm.
An awesome glove. I like to get them a little small so they're nice and tight, and then you actually have pretty good dexterity with them on. |
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Location: Minocqua, WI | A pair of latex surgical gloves along with a pair of Under Armor liners over them. Can cast all day and they dry fairly quick. The latex idea is kind of ghetto but works like a charm. This part definitely keeps the hands dry where it matters most.
http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens-heatgear-camo-liner-glov...
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| This has been a priority for me for a long time! I've been going through gloves left and right trying to find the perfect fishing glove in the fall and winter. I've had 2 surgeries on the hand and my hands just can't take much cold or wet late in season or I'm done!! A perfect trick is two invest in a box of surgical gloves to wear underneath your actual gloves. Being a surgical sales rep I thought I'd give it a try since they are pretty strong and keep your hands protected pretty good. For me, when it gets really cold I'll add a hand warmer on top or in palm of hand and the surgical gloves hold it in place great. Add your glove on top and your hands are so warm with great feel still depending on glove. The best gloves I've found are made my "Serius" called "Extreme". They have lasted and give me get control over the spool. I've even double gloves with surgical gloves and a hand warmer a fished entire day without a tear in the thumb for the spool. You want a glove with a right fit but enough flexibility.
My next glove on my list to try is the new Stormr Strykr glove. It looks like a winner to keep warm and stay dry.
Give the surgical glove a try...you'll be amazed at how well they work! |
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Location: Detroit River | Sealskinz or Glacier Gloves |
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| Gloves suck.
I use the neoprene glacier gloves with polypro liners for casting. I carry two sets and a spare liner. That will get you through the day. Stuff the gloves with newspaper at the end of the day and dry the liners by the fireplace. That will get you through day #2. If it's not raining on day#3, you can dry one set back at the cabin, inside out, and they will be ready to go for day #4. After that? You've been fishing for 4 days straight in 35 degree weather and driving rain.
Everything you own is wet and smells like a homeless person. Welcome to musky fishing. |
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Location: Madtown, WI | I've tried most waterproof gloves that are on the market for fisherman, the Youngstown Winterplus is my favorite. Most waterproof glove I've tried and they seem to dry out quickly once water does get through.
I've never liked the neoprene gloves, they don't breath and you lose dexterity. Glacier gloves are the exception, just don't buy the one with the slits in them. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN |
stdevos - 9/19/2013 5:56 PM
I've tried most waterproof gloves that are on the market for fisherman, the Youngstown Winterplus is my favorite. Most waterproof glove I've tried and they seem to dry out quickly once water does get through.
I've never liked the neoprene gloves, they don't breath and you lose dexterity. Glacier gloves are the exception, just don't buy the one with the slits in them. I found that out last fall. Thought I was buying a good product and thought it made sense but soon found out how wrong I was once I got them on the water. |
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Location: Waconia, MN | When it gets really cold I really like the Ice Armor Gloves. Not the huge mittens, not the thin gloves, but the waterproof ones that go for about $30. |
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Location: MN | Where can you buy the latex surgical gloves? |
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Location: Mayville, WI | Propster - 9/19/2013 11:03 PM
Where can you buy the latex surgical gloves?
Fleet Farm has them, your local Ace or hardware store would have them too.
I'm a fingerless rag-wool guy. Bring a couple pairs in the boat & change when soaked. I do wear the surgical gloves underneath when colder for a bit more protection.
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Location: Minnesota: where it's tough to be a sportsfan! | A pair of non-latex like surgical gloves with a light propylene or fleece glove over that. If it really wet out, neoprene. The inner glove keeps a barrier of warm moisture around the hand so all you need to do is keep that warm. I hate casting with gloves and carry 3-4 pairs of light top gloves so I can change out as they get wet. this works as good as anything I have ever tried. Got the surgical glove idea from Muskie Treats guy. |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | I would check out these gloves....they are legit... http://kastgear.com/shop/steelhead-glove/
I have tried about 100 different pair of gloves and at times will use the rubber glove under my wool glove...but a lot of time that leads to hands sweating and actually getting colder. Neoprene gloves make my hands freezing cold...I would not suggest them for late fall fishing at all...but others might love them....but when the wind is blowing and it's 25-35 degrees out, neoprene just doesn't seem to get the job done for me. The Kast Gear gloves are worn by and made by a steelhead fisherman that totally submerges his hands into super cold waters...they are 100% waterproof and dexterity is very good with these gloves. |
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Location: Madtown, WI | dami0101 - 9/19/2013 8:56 PM
stdevos - 9/19/2013 5:56 PM
I've tried most waterproof gloves that are on the market for fisherman, the Youngstown Winterplus is my favorite. Most waterproof glove I've tried and they seem to dry out quickly once water does get through.
I've never liked the neoprene gloves, they don't breath and you lose dexterity. Glacier gloves are the exception, just don't buy the one with the slits in them. I found that out last fall. Thought I was buying a good product and thought it made sense but soon found out how wrong I was once I got them on the water. I wrapped some hockey tape around the slits and they are now usable for a few hours. They work pretty well in the rain too since they don't get heavy like other gloves. |
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Location: WI | I use Seirus Xtreme gloves. Waterproof, windproof, light insulation, & thin enough to maintain good dexterity. They also have a fairly high cuff. Designed for cross country skiing but I found them useful for fall fishing. Before taking off the tags, I submerged my gloved hand in a pan of water for 45 min while watching TV. Took the glove off & my hand was still dry. Then I removed the tags. |
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| Mike how does the thumb hold up on the Kast gear gloves? |
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Location: MN | Those of you that like the Youngstown glove, do you cast with them? I bought a pair and they are awfully nice, though a bit stiff in the fingers. I will need to cut the tip of the thumb off though, maybe the index, in order to cast. Anybody do that? |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | Propster - 9/26/2013 11:09 PM
Those of you that like the Youngstown glove, do you cast with them? I bought a pair and they are awfully nice, though a bit stiff in the fingers. I will need to cut the tip of the thumb off though, maybe the index, in order to cast. Anybody do that?
Seems a little counterintuitive, that you would end up with two wet and cold fingers. Also, I'd think if you did cut off the tips you end up with water just soaking down the the fingers and into the rest of the glove. |
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Location: MN | Yeah but if that was the case then most waterproof gloves that I am aware of are fairly useless for casting. I understand some would eventually soak on through those two spots but I'm not concerned as much about getting a little wet as much as keeping hands mostly dry and somewhat warm. Still a whole lot drier and warmer than a wool fingerless or similar. |
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Location: West Metro, MN | Those Kast gloves look really nice, I am also interested to hear how the thumb holds up casting. |
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Location: Madtown, WI | Propster - 9/26/2013 11:09 PM Those of you that like the Youngstown glove, do you cast with them? I bought a pair and they are awfully nice, though a bit stiff in the fingers. I will need to cut the tip of the thumb off though, maybe the index, in order to cast. Anybody do that? I haven't had any problem casting with mine. Do you have the Waterproof Winterplus? |
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Location: MN | Yes, Winterplus. You must not thumb the spool? |
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