Fishing Gloves for Cold Weather

[Goose52]

Recently moved from Southern California to Tennesee and now have to deal with fishing in cold weather. What are you northern anglers using for gloves. I need to have dexterity to use baitcast and spinning reels and keep the 'ole fingers warm down into the mid-30s temps.

Any comments on Glacier Gloves?

Thanks for any info.

[brushhoggin]

i've been using the glacier gloves and they're nice man, really are. i have the ones that have half the fingers exposed improving dexterity when tying lures and what not. also have a rubberish texture in the palm so your rod will stay in your hand, which is kinda important. still only use them on boat rides getting to certain spots. it dampens the feel, when fishing. chances are this time of year youre fishing slow, so that extra bit of sense of touch is critical. and sometimes its too cold and i have no choice but to wear them while i fish.

[Uncle Leo]

Here is a previous topic on this that you may find of value.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1255531765/0

[Goose52]

Here is a previous topic on this that you may find of value.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1255531765/0

my mistake - I should have searched first. Thanks for the direction. :-/

[roadwarrior]

I wear cotton gloves while motoring, but not when

fishing. If I have to wear gloves to fish, I need to

be at the house sipping on some whiskey.

8-)

[Goose52]

I'm east of you up on the Cumberland Plateau and was out fishing the other day with the air temp in the high 30s and my fingers were red and stinging after only about 15-20 minutes, especially with the spray you get off the baitcasting reel. Was getting pretty uncomfortable but still wanted to keep fishing. So first I stuck my hands in the water (which was about 48 degrees) then warmed up them up some more in my pockets ... then kept fishing! I think gloves would help a bit...

Even with gloves, I think when the temp is in the lower 30s, especially with wind, I'll be staying home!

[mike bat]

i cant wear em .. at all ... i believe i loose feel if i wear gloves ... now dont get me wrong ,, if were making a run ill have gloves on ...

[Goose52]

Well, an angler from Green Bay certainly knows about cold weather. I spent some time up the penninsula from you in Ephraim and I know how cold it gets up there !

Anyway, I think I have poorer circulation than other folks 'cause I can't take those cold fingers for very long. I've already got three split fingers from the cold already. I guess I have the choice of having better feel through the rod - but only fishing for 20 minutes - or losing some feel, and fishing longer. OTOH, fishing has really dropped off here since mid-November so perhaps I need to follow RWs advice !

[bigtimfish]

This is what I use.    http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/heat-factory-pop-topp-mitts-with-liners-and-2-heat-packs.aspx?a=542493  They come with little heat packs that fit inside holders on the gloves.

[Goose52]

This is what I use. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/heat-factory-pop-topp-mitts-with-liners-and-2-heat-packs.aspx?a=542493 They come with little heat packs that fit inside holders on the gloves.

Thanks for the tip - they sure look like they would keep your hands toasty. Can you work a reel in those?

[bigtimfish]

With the way they are made, the only part that can flipped up is the fingers your thumbs and palms stay covered. But the gloves have a thin cotton type liner in them. Thin enough where you can still feel with your fingers when holding a rod and reel. They also have 1 pc snow suits and balaclava masks/hoods on that website for cheap. I bought mine from there recently and can't wait to use them. It may not get extremely cold in south Tx, but it get's cold enough.

[Goose52]

Thanks for the additional info. I think I will end up going with the Glacier Gloves (or similar design) where you can flip up the thumb so you can still "thumb" the spool on a baitcaster.

[BassBandit35]

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_96023____SearchResults

I have a pair of these. Worth the investment.

Lot of pros in BASS use them too.

[Goose52]

Yep - I saw those when I searched the BPS site - thanks for the recommendation.

[BassBandit35]

Or look up for a golf gloves called Footjoy Wintersof. One of a good ones.

[Gone_Phishin]

I wear cotton gloves while motoring, but not when

fishing. If I have to wear gloves to fish, I need to

be at the house sipping on some whiskey.

8-)

Or brandy, or a manhattan, or a....

[Goose52]

I wear cotton gloves while motoring, but not when

fishing. If I have to wear gloves to fish, I need to

be at the house sipping on some whiskey.

8-)

Or brandy, or a manhattan, or a....

Just as I use low- to mid-range fishing gear... I'm a beer kinda guy. Didn't go fishing today...but did have a beer and browsed the forums!

[Gone_Phishin]

Ice Armor, made by the Clam Fishing, has a very good reputation in the north.

http://www.clamcorp.com/Home/tabid/238/Default.aspx

Bow hunting gloves are worth a look as well.  There are a ton out there, many waterproof, warm, and form-fitting.

[Goose52]

The Ice Armor Gloves and X Gloves look really warm but a bit bulky. The Outdoor Glove line seems to be more what I'm looking for. I'll add them to the "consideration list." I'll check out bow-hunting gloves as well but I'm thinking that they might have stiff reinforcements on the draw fingers that I wouldn't need (but I haven't used a bow in about 40 years so I guess I haven't a clue anymore what the gear is like!).

Thanks everyone for the tips. I've got to decide pretty soon what to get if I want to keep fishing through the winter...

[river-rat]

For the past 3 years I've been using the Wind River Converta-Mitt Windblocker and can say it's the best pair of gloves I have ever used for winter fishing. They are windproof and waterproof and the design allows for wearing them while using baitcasting or spinning gear.

Wind River Gear Converta-Mitts - http://estore.websitepros.com/2172491/Detail.bok?no=6

You can also purchase them from L.L. Bean

Windbloc® Converta-Mitts  - http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=20516&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&feat=sr&freeText=converta%20mitts

[Goose52]

Interesting design - thanks for the tip!

[J Francho]

This is what I use: http://chotooutdoorgear.net/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21_27&products_id=33.

[BassBandit35]

http://www.sandbox8.com/2008/12/19/footjoy-wintersof-glove-review/

Rated 4.9 out of 5 with 91 customers

http://reviews.footjoy.com/4009/46/reviews.htm

After done some research I went out to get myself a pair yesterday. Lot better than my under armour! Much easier to cast with them on.

[OkobojiEagle]

BassBandit... did the leather palm absorb water?

[Goose52]

http://www.sandbox8.com/2008/12/19/footjoy-wintersof-glove-review/

Rated 4.9 out of 5 with 91 customers

http://reviews.footjoy.com/4009/46/reviews.htm

After done some research I went out to get myself a pair yesterday. Lot better than my under armour! Much easier to cast with them on.

Now you're talkin' - this looks like one of the better solutions I've seen so far!