Looking for glove recommendations for dealing with spines and such
Jun 15, 2020 13:21:25 #
I'm just getting into fishing for the first time as an adult, and spent all day yesterday out on a buddy's boat catching little panfish. Immediately, I realized I want something that provides me with a more confident non-slip grip and also protects me from their spines while im trying to get the hooks out of their mouths.
I live in american south, so i have no need for insulated/cold weather gloves. I just need something reasonably light and flexible with a good sole to protect me from spines, or gill rakes if I start fishing for other types of fish soon that you lift that way. extra grippy surface would be a bonus.
I'd prefer either full or convertible finger style. I don't really like the 3-short styles because they don't seem to cover most of the part of my hand that I was most worried about getting stabbed while I was handling those little fish.
If it makes any difference for my options, I really only NEED a left hand glove I guess.
Thanks
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by BreezyWrigley
I live in american south, so i have no need for insulated/cold weather gloves. I just need something reasonably light and flexible with a good sole to protect me from spines, or gill rakes if I start fishing for other types of fish soon that you lift that way. extra grippy surface would be a bonus.
I'd prefer either full or convertible finger style. I don't really like the 3-short styles because they don't seem to cover most of the part of my hand that I was most worried about getting stabbed while I was handling those little fish.
If it makes any difference for my options, I really only NEED a left hand glove I guess.
Thanks
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by BreezyWrigley
Jun 15, 2020 13:21:31 #
Jun 15, 2020 13:21:34 #
panfish in general, but also just for better grip. It can be hard to hang on to slippery fish when you're hands are all sweaty and greasy from sunscreen and sweat, and then you're trying to grab onto a slippery fish that doesn't want to be grabbed lol. even after we killed them all and I was trying to collect them up to bring over to be filleted, it was kind of a pain trying to grab them out of the well because it's all so damn slick haha.
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by BreezyWrigley
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by BreezyWrigley
Jun 15, 2020 13:21:38 #
Doesn't gloves remove a sort of "protective slime" off the fish ? It's a protection against parasites and bacteria ... That's why it's not cool to handle fish with gloves .
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by delamota420
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by delamota420
Jun 15, 2020 13:21:43 #
well ive been harvesting and eating these fish, so that's not so much of a concern. just need to be able to more comfortably get them into the live storage on the boat. besides the little lake fish, I'm exploring around local public lands with creeks and rivers that are infested with asian carp. when i find suitable carp and catfish locations along some of the local waterways, I'm going back with my bow. not a lot of catch-and-release once you've shot an arrow through them. you're not legally allowed to throw those carp back or even transport them alive in this state anyway, so even if you just caught one by accident and didn't plan on eating it, you'd be legally required to just kill it anyway.
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by BreezyWrigley
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by BreezyWrigley
Jun 15, 2020 13:27:05 #
FS Digest wrote:
well ive been harvesting and eating these fish, so... (show quote)
I like my oyster shucking gloves for exactly what you mention. Found them on Amazon
As for harming the fish that was mentioned there are enough tools out there and proper ways to remove a hook if it does become a concern.
Jun 15, 2020 14:20:22 #
Fiberglassworker
Loc: cleveland Tn
Research Kevlar gloves. The guys on the party boats use them to protect against knife cuts and fin stabs , when dealing with poisonous fish like sculpin or scorpion fish.
Jun 15, 2020 14:54:07 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
I have truly worn out one POWERFUL amount of pairs of gloves, of several different designs and materials, in my life. I know that if my hands were in such a condition, that dealing with small, freshwater fish was going to concern me (& they may well BE in that condition, right now); I would locate (with an internet search-engine, if necessary) short gloves, made of denim, like your blue-jeans; and go buy 2 or 6 pairs of those. Keep a couple-3 pair in my tackle box y keep a couple pairs in my tool box y wear a pair. They may well make 'em with a "gauntlet-cuff" (I KNOW they do); ... Don't get the ones / rawhide palms & fingers, unless you just want to be upset about it. (Although, I s'pose they'd DO the job, somewhat, I'm thinking that they'd get awful slippery, awful fast.) [As can the denim ones, but, they WASH better.] Gotta keep dipping your hands down into the water y rubbing them together y they get less slippery, right quick.
Jun 15, 2020 15:04:05 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
Another "tactic" might be to purchase a large enough pair of "kitchen gloves", to wear on top of the denim gloves, but; sooner or later; you're gonna end up sacrificing too much dexterity.
Jun 15, 2020 16:07:15 #
Hoss: if you are asking for gloves just to handle perch, or brim, you have a long way to go and a lot to learn. If handling them because you feel squemish about touching wet, slimey skin, then get a pair of tongs or pliers that will allow you to grasp them by the jaw. This would work for anything up to a big catfish.
A lot of handling any fish is knowing just how to grab them safely. And in making some mistakes along the way. You will learn by doing and also by making mistakes, too. Keep after it, learn by doing, and you will soon get the hang of what you were formerly concerned about. Just Sayin...RJS
A lot of handling any fish is knowing just how to grab them safely. And in making some mistakes along the way. You will learn by doing and also by making mistakes, too. Keep after it, learn by doing, and you will soon get the hang of what you were formerly concerned about. Just Sayin...RJS
Jun 15, 2020 18:36:53 #
Get a oyster shucker's glove. Or buy a pair if you have to. They're not too expensive and they work real well for holding oysters while you pop em open. They would work for fish too I'm sure. amazon.com
Jun 15, 2020 19:42:24 #
Sorry, in re-reading my prior post I may have been too harsh. However, most of the fishermen on this stage have learned the hard way and have scars to prove they’ve paid their tuition.
If you have the dough, hire a guide and he will do all that work for you. Pay close attention to everything, EVERTHING he does and then you will have learned what is necessary! Just Sayin...RJS
If you have the dough, hire a guide and he will do all that work for you. Pay close attention to everything, EVERTHING he does and then you will have learned what is necessary! Just Sayin...RJS
Jun 15, 2020 19:47:22 #
Does anyone know the difference between an epileptic oyster shucker and a prostitute with diarrhea?
Jun 15, 2020 20:21:12 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
Spiritof27 wrote:
Does anyone know the difference between an epileptic oyster shucker and a prostitute with diarrhea?
Yes I do; but, we'd better not get passed the point, where the epileptic oyster shucker shucks between fits!
Jun 15, 2020 20:55:14 #
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