Fishing through wrist pain

[Ben Lyson]

On 9/10/2016 at 6:22 PM, Mike L said:

Go to your local bowling alley and try on every wrist and/or elbow support they have. 

You might be surprised

Mike

I’ll try that I’m already a year round bowler anyway and own Robby’s coolmax bowling brace  it does keep my hand from throwing the ball the wrong way while I’m bowling so I’ll try it next time I go fishing and also keeps my hand cool during bowling 

Edited July 8, 2019 by Ben Lyson

[Choporoz]

I know its an old thread, but thanks for posting it up, @Ben Lyson.

 

I laughed at the fogs three years ago....now, I'm right there with them.  Hours on end with a chatterbait is what does me in.  Motrin helps...switching presentation for a while helps.  But, I think I've still got a bowling brace around somewhere...going to have to give it a try.  I've got a couple 12 hour tourny days coming up.  

[NHBull]

I have friends that swear by CBD oil and I see no downside to trying it.

Many Dr's will also prescribe anti-inflammatory for short periods while you stretch and strengthen. 

[lo n slo]

been having some left wrist and forearm pain for the last month or so myself. it does seem to be easing off a bit, but not totally healed. don’t know what caused it either. over use and old age probably, but it’s always something these days. i’ll be 61 in August and still thankful to be in as good a shape as i am. 

[FryDog62]

Fast forward 3 years...

 

And I’m still fishing anyway...  Have completely converted to all baitcasting in the process.  90% of the time that’s fine, I’m just not as good at “working the bait” (jerkbaits, certain finesse techniques, etc) while using my left hand, but overall I still enjoy fishing as much as ever.  Was a bit expensive to switch out a number of rod/reels but the Bait Monkey loves me.  I’m sure I contributed to the turnaround in the economy

 

I still face long-term arthritis and/or fusing the wrist permanently, but I can’t complain.  If/when that happens I’ll look for further modifications... 

[Cgolf]

Yup, I am having a cyst removed for the 2nd time in 6 years. It has caused pain and weakness in my wrist, but I always found ways to work around it. With a spinning rod, I would let the butt end of the rod either anchor against my body or rest against my forearm to ease the pressure on my wrist when fighting a big fish. 

 

I did have to give up golf because of this, because the wrist wasn't strong enough to close the club face at impact. Thankfully, while I am sure it limits some things, it hasn't forced me to stop fishing.

 

Once this is clear it is possible there is the start of arthritis too, but at 45 I hope not. 

[Nonya]

On 9/10/2016 at 7:03 PM, Scott F said:

Is there a reason you are asking for medical advise on a fishing forum instead of from a doctor?

Seems he’s asking other fishers for their experience dealing with wrist pain due to the common hobby. 

[GreenPig]

On 9/11/2016 at 9:11 AM, FryDog62 said:

Thanks for all the suggestions.. Last night I wore a splint to bed and took Ibuprofen and it feels better today.  Will switch over to more use of a baitcaster in my left hand than a spinning reel in my right. Anyone have a good suggestion for a baitcaster for wacky-worming and light plastics?

Appreciate the pep talk guys... not going to quit yet  

Curado 70 works great for finesse & weightless applications. Are you casting with one or two hands?

[FryDog62]

54 minutes ago, GreenPig said:

Curado 70 works great for finesse & weightless applications. Are you casting with one or two hands?

A lot has happened since 2016 and I did switch out/upgrade a lot of equipment.  I now have 3 Curado 70’s and they are great - maybe the most palmable reel I’ve found.  Where I need a reel for really light lures or for skipping weightless plastics, I have a couple Daiwa Alphas and a Steez.  Still miss spinning reels for a few things, but overall switching to all baitcasting has worked fairly well.. 

[Deleted account]

Too small, (and to a lesser degree to large) a reel can be the cause and or aggravate hand, wrist, and arm aches and pains. I know that as I get older it becomes more and more prevalent every year in my case. Having your hand clutched for hours a time isn't a natural thing to do, particularly in colder weather. If chronic, and severe, I would consult a medical professional to make sure you aren't aggravating a condition. Some pain is ok to fight through, and some can lead to complications. Sucks getting old.

[Ksam1234]

My wrists usually hurt after a day of jerkbait fishing for smallies in the spring .. so much motion to use them and then when you catch 50 smallmouth a day it can take a beating lol