Fishing gloves for winter

[Treeshaka]

Golf gloves.......I like the sound of that. Gonna have to give those a try

[Pac in Arkansas]

back to golf gloves for a sec. I went fishing yesterday and it was cold and windy. I did not bring any gloves with me because it was supposed to be a warm calm day. As my fingers froze every time I would hook a minnow on I got to thinking about wearing my golf gloves while spider rigging with minnows. When bass fishing I'm casting artificials so my hands stay dry but when messing with minnows they get wet. I just don't know how well they would work while messing with minnows. I may have to test it out. What I did yesterday was dry my hands on a towel after baiting or messing with fish and as I would drift along I kept my hands in my jacket pockets.

[wicklundrh]

I think the big key is to keep your exposed skin out of the elements. I fish a ton in the winter and spring here in Michigan and the biggest killer is having the skin exposed while it is damp, moist, or wet. We utilize glove liners a majority of the time and here are a few that I prefer:
Manzella
Gillz
Northface

Another good thing is to have hand warmers in your pockets. Although the disposable ones are cheap and easy, unfortunately, they get saturated with water and stop working. What we utilize while tournament walleye fishing (up until last year) were Zippo brand handwarmers that you fill with lighter fluid. They last more than 8 hours per fill and it doesn't matter if they get wet or not. I have one in each pocket and, while walleye fishing in 20 degree weather, one of my hands is always in a pocket.

Two years ago, we came across a new product that we wanted to try. Elmers makes an electric hand warmer that is charged with a USB style plug. Three of us each purchased one unit to try. We get 6 hours per charge and, like the zippo, you never have to worry about them getting wet or going out. We like them so much, I beleive we are up to 6 or 7 of them. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to kick the disposable warmer habit and get something that is reusable.

When moving from location to location or when ice fishing and not in glove liners, I use cowhide or deerskin leather gloves that are lined with thinsulate. Even when the exterior is wet, the hands stay dry. The wind doesn't go through them, and the work great for the intended purpose. I am also partial to glove liners inside of fingerless wool gloves. That is a little bit bulkier of an option BUT, will keep your hands warmer when exposed to the elements, than using the standard glove liner.

Hope that helps you out a little bit.

[FurFlyin]

Good info wicklundrh.

Regarding the golf gloves..... I've been looking more at leather gloves. Good TIG welding gloves may be the best option for leather. I almost bought a pair the other day while I was at the welding supply store but they didn't fit exactly right. The higher end TIG gloves are made from goat skin. They are thicker than golf gloves but are still thin enough to be sensitive.

[TONY CRAPPIE]

I think the big key is to keep your exposed skin out of the elements. I fish a ton in the winter and spring here in Michigan and the biggest killer is having the skin exposed while it is damp, moist, or wet. We utilize glove liners a majority of the time and here are a few that I prefer:
Manzella
Gillz
Northface

Another good thing is to have hand warmers in your pockets. Although the disposable ones are cheap and easy, unfortunately, they get saturated with water and stop working. What we utilize while tournament walleye fishing (up until last year) were Zippo brand handwarmers that you fill with lighter fluid. They last more than 8 hours per fill and it doesn't matter if they get wet or not. I have one in each pocket and, while walleye fishing in 20 degree weather, one of my hands is always in a pocket.

Two years ago, we came across a new product that we wanted to try. Elmers makes an electric hand warmer that is charged with a USB style plug. Three of us each purchased one unit to try. We get 6 hours per charge and, like the zippo, you never have to worry about them getting wet or going out. We like them so much, I beleive we are up to 6 or 7 of them. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to kick the disposable warmer habit and get something that is reusable.

When moving from location to location or when ice fishing and not in glove liners, I use cowhide or deerskin leather gloves that are lined with thinsulate. Even when the exterior is wet, the hands stay dry. The wind doesn't go through them, and the work great for the intended purpose. I am also partial to glove liners inside of fingerless wool gloves. That is a little bit bulkier of an option BUT, will keep your hands warmer when exposed to the elements, than using the standard glove liner.

Hope that helps you out a little bit.

Tried a web search looking for the Elmers hand warmer you suggested and wasn't able to find it.
Can you please provide a source for the hand warmer?

Thank you, Tony.

[akaslyguy]

The other day I read someone else recommend the Zippo brand hand warmers that you fill with fluid. I am impressed with them.

[wicklundrh]

My apologies, it is called "Elements" and is made by Celestron.

I've purchased all mine from Menards. Normal price is 25-30 but this time of year they run a sale and are less than 20 bucks.

Some of my Zippos are older but they do sell them at places like Walmart.

The new Elements even has a charging port for a phone if you are into or need that. My dad uses it but I do not.

Elements, I guess I was close with Elmers. Not really sure where that came from!

[wannabe fisherman]

My apologies, it is called "Elements" and is made by Celestron.

I've purchased all mine from Menards. Normal price is 25-30 but this time of year they run a sale and are less than 20 bucks.

Some of my Zippos are older but they do sell them at places like Walmart.

The new Elements even has a charging port for a phone if you are into or need that. My dad uses it but I do not.

Elements, I guess I was close with Elmers. Not really sure where that came from!

maybe it just STUCK in your mind

[wicklundrh]

Nice!

[IDOT]

These look interesting Daiwa Gore-Tex Thermal Fishing Gloves



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