Fishing gloves and Glasses
Feb 24, 2024 14:22:06 #
Krismt7
Loc: Westminster CA
I'm getting back into fishing it's been about 14 years since I've been fishing. I just learned about fishing gloves and safety glasses. I was wondering how many people wear fishing gloves safety glasses? What types?
Feb 24, 2024 15:16:11 #
Krismt7: Well, honestly, I don't know of anyone who uses either glasses or gloves when fishing. They may wear sunglasses during the brightest part of a day, but nothing to do with fishing, or not fishing. Just Sayin...RJS
Feb 24, 2024 15:32:40 #
I wear polarized glasses whenever I fish so that I can see into the water and other boats. I have three different colors for different lighting -- yellow, tan and dark green.
Since they're plastic they also serve as safety glasses. I can't tell you how many times that I've been hit by flying weights and lures. One of my buddies lost an eye to a weight (pulled his rod up instead of to the side when his line snagged).
I also wear gloves when casting hard or over 6 oz on braid (will cut really bad if you don't tighten the drag). I use a line-trigger-release for lobbing 10 oz or more.
Since they're plastic they also serve as safety glasses. I can't tell you how many times that I've been hit by flying weights and lures. One of my buddies lost an eye to a weight (pulled his rod up instead of to the side when his line snagged).
I also wear gloves when casting hard or over 6 oz on braid (will cut really bad if you don't tighten the drag). I use a line-trigger-release for lobbing 10 oz or more.
Feb 24, 2024 16:01:12 #
Krismt7 wrote:
I'm getting back into fishing it's been about 14 years since I've been fishing. I just learned about fishing gloves and safety glasses. I was wondering how many people wear fishing gloves safety glasses? What types?
I wouldn't go fishing without polarized sunglasses. You can see through the glare into the water, and they provide UV protection for your eyes, as well as the safety of keeping anything from hitting your eyes. I also have 3 different colors for different conditions.
The recent popularity of fishing gloves, promoted by the Professional fishermen, is to protect you from constant UV exposure. The same goes for long sleeve fishing shirts. Skin cancer is a serious risk if you spend a lot of time on the water.
If you're a casual fisherwoman, the gloves and shirts are just an option, but I definitely recommend you get at least one pair of polarized glasses. You won't believe how well you can see into the water, and protect your eyes at the same time.
Feb 24, 2024 16:11:24 #
Polarized glasses are a must for me. I also wear sun gloves from Australia in the summer.
Feb 24, 2024 16:30:27 #
Got fish
Loc: Petaluma
Yep I agree 100% on the polarized glasses. I use Smith optics or Maui Jim and have been extremely happy with both. Remember to bring the proper cleaning cloth to use during your trip. Water/salt water and sun screen is much easier to clean off while fishing.
As far as gloves, I don’t use them. I like to be able to feel as I’m tying hooks or releasing fish. Also, if you put a hook in your hand or finger it’ll be much easier to get out without trying to get a glove off.
As far as gloves, I don’t use them. I like to be able to feel as I’m tying hooks or releasing fish. Also, if you put a hook in your hand or finger it’ll be much easier to get out without trying to get a glove off.
Feb 24, 2024 16:55:16 #
smells fishy
Loc: central wisconsin
Both sun glasses and gloves for sun protection. Had to have a scarred eye from sun damage repaired before I could have cataract surgery done. Have also had pre cancerous spots removed from back of hands. Now wear fingerless gloves when on the water.
Feb 24, 2024 19:47:12 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
I've always wear polarized glasses n also carry 3 shades.
Been wear uv open finger gloves for over 20 yrs
Wide brim hat uv long sleeve shirts some with hoods uv gaiters also.
Like others I've had several spots frozen n some cut out.
It's not fun.
I do everything I can to protect myself.
I wear a cotton shirt under uv shirt.
To ea their own 👍
Been wear uv open finger gloves for over 20 yrs
Wide brim hat uv long sleeve shirts some with hoods uv gaiters also.
Like others I've had several spots frozen n some cut out.
It's not fun.
I do everything I can to protect myself.
I wear a cotton shirt under uv shirt.
To ea their own 👍
Feb 24, 2024 20:06:07 #
Well. I do use sunglasses to handle U.V. rays, and protection from the sun. However, way back when I was in my 20's and 30's I was part of the generation of trying to keep a good tan! It has cost me in uncounted surgeries on my body to remove cancers, and even now a lot of freezing of spots that are considered pre-cancerous spots. You pay a steep price, and it fits the saying, "Pay me now or pay me later"!
If anyone has a choice and is young, you are far better off to avoid what I have gone through and not get any (if possible) exposure to the harmful sun's rays. Just Sayin..RJS
If anyone has a choice and is young, you are far better off to avoid what I have gone through and not get any (if possible) exposure to the harmful sun's rays. Just Sayin..RJS
Feb 24, 2024 21:48:11 #
I always wear polarized sunglasses, even when I'm not fishing. The gloves, when I'm surf fishing, protect my fingers from the braid line. With a 6 Oz plus sinker the line could cut my finger to the bone. I ve had a small skin cancer removed so I'm very careful about sun exposure as well
Feb 24, 2024 22:07:26 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Robert J Samples wrote:
Well. I do use sunglasses to handle U.V. rays, and... (show quote)
You're right there RJ.
We don't need no stinkn lotion.
I never used lotion n had my shirt off as much as possible when I was younger.
Nowi see dermatologist twice a yr unless something shows up.
Lucky I'm not in worse shape than I am.
Good luck with it 👍 😊
Feb 24, 2024 22:23:03 #
I use sunglasses and I try to dress to be protected from the sun, long sleeve shirts and a hat, and I have two pairs of gloves both fingerless but one is for cold days and one for hot summer days
Feb 24, 2024 22:37:29 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Uncle_T wrote:
I use sunglasses and I try to dress to be protected from the sun, long sleeve shirts and a hat, and I have two pairs of gloves both fingerless but one is for cold days and one for hot summer days
Freeze burn n cut as we know isn't a pleasurable thing 👍
Feb 25, 2024 07:24:32 #
1Oldboat42
Loc: Kearney, Nebraska
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Freeze burn n cut as we know isn't a pleasurable thing 👍
I guess I'm old school and don't burn; just get dark. (The Indian in me) I have had a number of freeze, burn and cut on my face and back but never thought anything about them. I worked in the sun most of my life and still can't handle long sleeves in the summer. I tried the big brimmed hat but after loosing a couple from forgetting to take them off before I throttled the boat I went back to the baseball cap and call it good. Sun glasses, yes. Gloves, to help me hold the big ones I catch. But that's just me.
Feb 25, 2024 07:45:31 #
Since someone mentioned hats, I do have a hang up there. Many moons ago I was fishing on a Breezy day with my fly rod. A quick blast of wind blew the fly line behind me, and since the in casting of a fly line the fly follows the path of the line. Right past my head. The size12 dry landed in my left cheek right next to my eye. Ever since standard equipment has been a cowboy hat and sunglasses. Don't need a hook in the eye.
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