Finger tape...?

[Aiala]

On many of my long-range trips (including last year's SOA, I think) I've seen more than a few of the guys wrapping their thumbs and other fingers with some sort of colored protective tape, presumably to help protect against line burn when casting/spooling.

Can anyone tell me what this stuff is, and where I might buy some?   

Grateful as always for any help,

~Aiala ~ 

[DaBigOno]

Most tackle stores will stock them, even Turner's.   Just ask for "flex" rap.   You might even find it in pink 

[El Pescador]

Aiala,

I use this product, Flexx rap and purchase it at our local tackle shop. 

    http://www.flexx-rap.com/ 

Just don't wrap it too tight, your finger tip will turn white and look like an acne pimple needing to be popped!!!

Fish hard, pull harder!

Wayne

[SoCalAngler]

You can buy the same stuff at all drug stores, Walmart, Target and even at veterinary stores. I go with a name brand like Johnson&Johnson because I have used the store brands and they work for a few trips but the stickiness of the tape sticking to its self stops working after a few months.

The Johnson&Johnson tape and others normally come twice as thick in a roll as the Flexx Wrap so I sometimes cut the roll into two.

[Aiala]

Thanks so much, fellas! I just ordered some... in PINK, Ono! (Great suggestion, LOL) 

~A~

[foakes]

The stuff I use for wrapping the handle on my racquetball racquet also works great.

Cheap, colorful -- works.

Best,

Fred

[maxpowers]

I have been using this instead of tape.  you can cut it in half if you have short fingers.  I like it better than tape as the tape tends to scrunch up and get loose after a while.  Plus you can wash these and reuse them for as long as you like.

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Stretchy-Finger-Sleeve-Protector/dp/B0057UNQUY/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1462849384&sr=8-15&keywords=finger+protector

[MarkT]

You can get it in wider rolls at feed and tack stores.  I think Flex Wrap was originally marketed as a wrap for horses legs. You can get Flex Wrap at all tackle stores and at the landings in San Diego.  I always keep a few rolls in my bag unless I'm bass fishing and then bass thumb is a badge of honor!

[bigggfish]

I use this stuff.  Last long range trip I think I ended up using all of it (or should I say, everyone else used mine up.) From Amazon. 

2" Vet Tape Rap Bulk, Self Adherent Wrap Tape, Self Adhering Stick Bandage, Self Grip Roll - Black, Blue, Brown, Fuchsia, Hunter Green, Neon Green, Neon Pink, Purple, Red, Teal, White, or Assorted Colors (2" inches Wide x 15' Feet Long) - (6 Rolls, 12 Rolls, 18 Rolls, or 24 Rolls)

$15 for 6 rolls using Amazon Prime.

[Aiala]

The stuff I use for wrapping the handle on my racquetball racquet also works great. Cheap, colorful -- works.
Best, Fred

Speaking of which, Fred, for years I've been using this stuff to wrap the foregrips on my rods:



It protects the hypalon, absorbs water (sweat), adds padding for comfort, makes identifying your rods instantaneous, and is easily --and inexpensively-- replaceable.   

And it does come in colors other than... well, you know.   

~A~

[Keta]

I get the same stuff at the vet supply store labeled as Vet Wrap and much cheaper.

[Rivverrat]

This tape is also great for rapping the arbor of the spool with prior to spooling up with braid. Much better than using mono for backing....Jeff