Cold-Weather Gloves

[tunaman]

OK, since it's the first day of fall, and we already have a thread on rain gear, I'll throw out the question of gloves - what cold-weather fishing gloves have you found to"

• a.) keep your hands warm;
  b.) allow you enough dexterity to be able to keep them on;
  c.) not get too scummy/nasty when having handled fish, to the point you can hardly stand keeping them anywhere but downwind;
  d.) not be a PITA when being used around really sharp pointy things;

Thanks to all for your input... I'm still looking for a really good solution. I know many folks had different solutions when I was at the WON Shasta tournament last year, and since we're heading northward I'm thinking I'm probably going to need some help this Winter.

Roger

[MikeD]

good thread roger - I use those Kanai neoprene gloves that you see all over in the various tackle stores. they work good/great when your hands are wet. when I fish in the dead of winter I'll usually keep the left glove on to keep the cold water falling off the baitcaster off my hand, right hand usually stays fairly warm since its winding/moving. if I have to wear the right then I don't lip or handle fish with it on, I'll leave the fish in the net while taking the right glove off. but both gloves on while on the run. wish I could find a way to preheat the gloves during the day that would be backseater friendly. might be something to look into now that I'm thinking about it.

[BILLYS]

It takes a LOT of time to put on a pair of gloves when your hands are wet. Try a set of mittens.

[Phil]

IF ITS SO COLD, I HAVE TO WEAR GLOVES. (Unless running down the lake)< I'LL stay inside by the fire with my DON PEDRO Brandy !!

Thank you

Jigs

[plungers]

Try glove linners from the ski shops or try underarmor gloves. They are thin enough to allow you to keep them on to fish with. They are not as warm as reagular gloves but alot warmmer than nothing and you can leave them on. Give them a try you just might be supprised. Jim

[longshot]

I think i have tried every glove on the market twice and came to the conclusion that gloves make my hands colder once cold. They are good for the initial run.
I use a flameless propane heater it seams that once my hands get cold then i warm them up im good for the day.
LS

[Marty]

One of my favor subjects – but I’m from the Old School and believe in using wool (a habit picked up in Germany). Wool keeps you warm even if they are wet or dry and with an outer shell you can’t beat the combination. What I use are combination or three different gloves during Fall, Winter, and Spring during Rain and Snow.

The first one is a half finger wool gloves that I use most of the time in this warm weather of California.

The second type of glove is also wool but is called a Glomitts – it has a folded mitten that can be pulled over the fingers. I use this one when it is real cold and not raining. I pull the mitten part over the finger when I going to make a run.

The last set of glove is really mittens that are called “Joka Thermâ€

[tunaman]

I'll stop by and relieve you of a set today then... we drove up in the middle of the night again and are now in your neck of the woods.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I do have the chemical handwarmers, and they did help last year. I also have a couple of sets of the Underarmour gloves, which were somewhat effective.

I believe wool is one of the keys, so I'll look into the options... I remember a couple of guys talking about wool gloves last year. I also remember someone who was wearing some football gloves - I think lineman if I remember right, and haven't seen them anywhere. I may do a Google search and see what turns up.

Roger

[Dewayne]

It is amazing how well the 1/2 finger wool gloves work even when wet. I like a second set of full gloves to use when running. Buy them big cause getting them on cold wet fingers is a challenge.

Tip - It is easier to keep your hands from getting cold than to thaw them once cold. On bad days I also keep 8 hour hand warmer packets in my rain gear pockets. This allows you to grab a little every once in a while. Well, at least on dry days.

[mark poulson]

You can slip the small hand warmers into the palm of your gloves.

[MikeD]

heated glove liners: http://www.brookstone.com/store/product ... rodtemp=t2

[Guy Williams]

Wool gloves with the tips cut off so I have control over the rod and reel. I carry five or six pairs so when it's raining I just change them out every so often. Also, I have a pair of mittens for the long runs if I need them (also made of wool plus some leather).
Guy Williams

[Micropterus salmoides]

I've seen some pros like Takahiro Omori use surgical gloves or latex gloves lined with vaseline. Myself, I've tried neoprene gloves and didn't like them. I think I'll go with the wool half-finger gloves or some with Windstopper fleece.

[BShafer]

wool half finger have my vote. Ive tried others but dont care for them. I dont mind it if my hands are cold because thats part of fishing in the winter I just dont like them freezing cold. Wool even when wet will help keep them warmer than no glove on. When running i use the seal skin gloves

[Otay Michael]

heated glove liners: http://www.brookstone.com/store/product ... rodtemp=t2

How long do the batteries last?

Cooch, what are you doing to fight the cold out there, I know you are out a lot in the winter?

[Gator]

Wool baby!! Warm whether wet or dry......I have the ones with the finger covers for runs, then tab em back when I am fishing.......I'll bring both my pairs next Saturday if anyone wants to try em out.......I normally keep a pair in the boat and in the truck.

[tunaman]

Thanks to Marty and Cooch, I picked up a few pair of the wool fingerless gloves from BPS, then picked up the last pair of the wool gloves with the fold-over mitten section the other day, so those should help much - thanks guys!!!

Roger

[Brian]

These work good for me.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/store ... rchResults

[Lancer]

I have some gloves with fold over mittens i picked up from sockcompany.com they are a great place for socks and also gloves.

I saw KVD wearing a pair on a bassmaster episode of what looked like mechanic gloves. he was pullin out crankbaits and not getting snagged in his gloves they looked warm and waterproof but i couldnt see if they had a name on them. does anyone know ?

[littlebailey]

my mom just got me the pimpinest set of gloves ever! I hope thats a word, if not i just made it one. ill show em to you roger. these thing are my secret weapon. cant tell you over the internet. just kidding. there called glacier gloves. index finger and thumb have a hole to stick you finger out to feel your line and real. The outer part is water proof. not too thick and very warm. by far the best ive found besides the mitten type that fold back and expose the fingers.

[Robert F]

Paul, Those Glaciers are the ones that Phil's Prop sells. Fairly warm but not the best. SealSkinz Chillblockers are the warmest and best waterproof gloves I have had. Good for driving. A little thick for fishing. The Glaciers are a good compromise with warming packs and are well priced. Anybody that has huge hands, I have a pair of Large Chillblockers I will sell. Bought them too big. Only tried on once.

[tunaman]

my mom just got me the pimpinest set of gloves ever! I hope thats a word, if not i just made it one. ill show em to you roger. these thing are my secret weapon. cant tell you over the internet.

Cool Paul - I'd like to check them out some time... thanks for the offer!

Roger

[mark poulson]

Paul,
Did you get the $7.95 Glaciers, or the $21.95 fleece gloves?