Watched a video here where some guys were GT fishing having a blast and noticed they were wearing gloves. I would like to know what gloves you guys use (those who wear them), what are your thoughts about the gloves you wear, and where to purchase them, whats the best brand/kind, etc?
Thanx,
Leo
I use any old set of gardening leather work gloves. Inflexible, but tough and cheap.
These Gloves are awesome for Sharking! 20 bucks at the home Depot. They dry well too.
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/ironcladgloves_zps3777b317.jpg)
QuoteQuote from: Shark Hunter on October 23, 2013, 09:02:43 PM
These Gloves are awesome for Sharking! 20 bucks at the home Depot. They dry well too.
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/ironcladgloves_zps3777b317.jpg)
Were those in your report?
Yes, Only the palms of mine are black as well.
hi!
gt anglers mainly wear gloves to protect the index finger during those brutal casts!
any pair of gloves will do fine.
but if you really want something of better quality, go for fisherman gloves.
other options :
hots
Mc Works
Shout!
Varivas
Smith
I have a habit of loosing gloves on a boat so I use plastic coated lycra gardening gloves most of the time. Wells Lamont #456 are the ones I prefer.
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I use a set of nice high end fishing gloves that I won in a contest, but to be perfectly honest, the mechanics gloves from Lowe's and Home Depot for $5-$10 are just as good and just as comfortable. In fact they look the same, just different colors. Some people just like to pay for the name. One thing to watch for is to make sure the fingers and palm are real leather. Some are faux leather and won't last one trip. You can pay $55-$60 for MC Works, Hots, etc or $10 at Home Depot/Lowe's, your choice. BTW, I found a special at, I believe, Lowe's, 4 pair for $10 and they have been great.
That's what I'm talking about! ;)
I actually don't want leather. It will not last if you keep dunking them in salt water.
I just need something to grab those Sharks with that will let me hold onto them.
You can't hold a PO'd Shark's tail with bare hands.
I'm going back for more of the Iron Clad Gloves.
Hey Daron, you can hold em but it dont feel good on a 6ft spinner thats mad :o Calcutta makes a cheaper pair of gloves, along with anything that can get a good grip on spectra for handling fish is great in my opinion. I have a camo hunting glove for when im hooked up, helps alot for guiding line and applying pressure
More votes for garden gloves :o ;D
I like the cheap cloth gloves from home depot. I use the ones with the plastic coating on the palms when I'm catching bait.I use the plain ones for specta.I cut off the fingertips on both.the best part is when they get too ripe from touching bait I can throw them away and grap a new pair.
So there's votes for cotton gardening gloves, and mechanic's/construction style gloves. I've got a bunch of both, but never worn them fishing. The only gloves I've fished in were fingerless sun protection gloves, but then I'm still mostly fishing with mono.
With conventional reels, spectra and no levelwind, something covering the left thumb is nice. With spinners and spectra, something covering the right index finger is nice. The above assumes you are right handed. Tape or gloves, either works.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 24, 2013, 05:53:01 AM
I actually don't want leather. It will not last if you keep dunking them in salt water.
I have a pair with leather that I have been using for several years and they are still fine. When they get stinky from bait, I use Dawn and wash them in the sink with no apparent problems.
That's why I like these Iron Clad ones. They don't seem to retain any Stink. I'm telling ya, these are the Bomb!
Thanx guys for your feedback. I'll look into those dedicated "angler's" gloves to see if the price is right. I need some protection for my hands which have been abused from years of work and chemicals. I was also thinking of modifying a pair of "jet-ski/water skiing" gloves (which I've done in the past). I never thought of using any mode of "Mechanix" glove, however I'll look into that as well. Thanx for jumpstarting my thoughts.
Leo
Toughest gloves I've been able to find are by Lindy. Not cheap but seriously made for the job if you are dealing with sharp hooks/teeth/spines & gill covers:
http://www.lindyfishingtackle.com/productdetail.aspx?id=lindyfishhandlingglove
Guys,
Im looking for a glove that I can wear the whole time while actively fishing. Thats why I mentioned the pair of modified (cut finger tips) jet ski gloves. Something I can get bait from the bait wells, throw jigs with, all around fishing use, not specifically fish handling. The Lindy glove and others are great fish handling but my interest is all around use like tying knots to casting to fighting a big fish. Please keep the comments coming, its a big help.
Leo
As noted, there are several reasons for gloves. I wear them for finger protection from spectra, thus the fingerless type won't work for me. I have a set of Aftco Short Pump gloves that I love but they are fingerless and leave my left thumb exposed, which I want protected. BTW, I usually only wear one glove unless I have a rough handle on my reel.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_11151_10001_39568_-1?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=39568&cid=sc_googlepla&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CJzN3Kbbs7oCFU8V7Aodk2gAhg
http://www.meltontackle.com/products/bluefever-short-pump-glove.html
I use a good set of reinforced mechanics gloves, and bring a few sets.
For general heavy duty fishing use, snug fitting construction gloves will be ideal.
I've got some by Youngstown in (synthetic?) leather that are great to avoid blisters and the like if actively working heavy gear for long periods - jigging etc.
Make sure they fit nice esp at ends of fingers, no good at all having that flat flapping bit at the ends of your fingers if using for long periods!
Bula,
If you're looking for a glove to handle anything that swims, these are the best around. Only problem is they grow legs ;D ;D
they'll handle any nasty scutes or spines from GT's and rockfish to sharks as well as fending off sharp hooks & wire leader.
they're not the cheapest... at $25 a hand, but very very effective.
(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q680/fijigreen69/toothproofglove_zps3578f53f.jpg) (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/fijigreen69/media/toothproofglove_zps3578f53f.jpg.html)
It's more of a release glove, not one you'd be casting or fishing with... for that I just use a good 3/4 finger mountain biking glove.
i don't like having my casting finger gloved..that's why i carry bandage tape for later in the day ;D
I wish they made a set of fingerless with a thumb and index finger, be perfect for jigging and casting
Quote from: Bunnlevel Sharker on October 27, 2013, 03:35:36 AM
I wish they made a set of fingerless with a thumb and index finger, be perfect for jigging and casting
Get some scissors and snip them off, just make sure you're not wearing them at that time. ::) ;D
Quote from: Keta on October 24, 2013, 12:41:53 AM
I have a habit of loosing gloves on a boat so I use plastic coated lycra gardening gloves most of the time. Wells Lamont #456 are the ones I prefer.
I use something similar, while cheap & thin, they have good grip.
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Quote from: Alto Mare on October 27, 2013, 03:42:14 AM
Quote from: Bunnlevel Sharker on October 27, 2013, 03:35:36 AM
I wish they made a set of fingerless with a thumb and index finger, be perfect for jigging and casting
Get some scissors and snip them off, just make sure you're not wearing them at that time. ::) ;D
i like this one LOL!
I like the idea to, I still find myself using full gloves cause I always handline sharks up for everyone
Heres the link to the video I mentioned where the anglers are GT fishng wearing what looks like some excellent fishing gloves:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=6283.0 The specific gloves in question are the navy blue gloves worn by at least two of the anglers, one being the angler who is doing some of the moderating wearing the navy blue "Garmin" fishing visor. I would appreciate any specific info as to the name brand/model and the durability and dexterity of these gloves that would assist me in getting a pair. I dont mind if I have to cut some fingers and do some hemming to the cut edges to modify the gloves for my needs.
Leo
ebay has really good prices on the Aftco gloves. I just picked up the bluefever short pump half finger gloves:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170957562725?var=470224730707&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
Thanx floating doc for the tip.
Neoprene .... check cabelas ;)
Berkley makes a neoprene with fingers you can flip away to expose index fingers and such. Work quite well and I use them during the winter.
Leo
Looks like Jigging Master gloves. It's good but would prefer Shimano Ocea. Priced almost the same.