mike rousseau Posted November 3, 2013 Report Posted November 3, 2013 Hello all... I'm looking for a great pair of cold weather gloves... Waterproof is a must... And the need to be fairly warm... Biggest factor is being able to perform regular fishing tasks... What I mean is hold a rod comfortably... All day... Be able to push buttons on my sonar... Use pliers to remove hooks from fish... Etc... In all honesty function is #1... If I can't fish with then they are of little use to me... Waterproof #2... I would like to be able to handle fish with my gloves on when it's really cold... Also handling rain when its barely above 0 degrees... Warmth #3... Obviously they need to be warm... But not so big and bulky that I can't do anything... A nice balance... AND NO MITT SUGGESTIONS PLEASE... I know the are warmer and so on... But my hands cramp up trying to hold my rod trolling and jigging with mitts... I use mitts whenever possible but not for rod in hand fishing where "feel" is everything... I did just get some under armour primer gloves... But they were a bit small... So the insulation was compressed and therefore didn't perform as well as they could.... They are 100% waterproof.... I mean I put my hand in the river to test them and they stayed bone dry waterproof... They look nice... Well built... So as of now I'm leaning towards another pair of primer gloves (my brother is buying the pair I have at full price... He has little girly hands...) in an XL instead of the L I had... I've heard ice armour glove are also good... But I was concerned with function... They look kinda bulky... Anyways... I'd love to hear what you have to say... Thanks...
leaf4 Posted November 3, 2013 Report Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) for working in the winter while running gas lines on roofs we use "Watson gloves" they're goat skin and waterproof very good and warm. http://www.watsongloves.com/products-single-item/?cat=at-work&sub=winter&pid=1124 Edit: if you have a local Emco (industrial equipment/plumbing supplier) they have them or at least that's where I got my last pair from Edited November 3, 2013 by leaf4
Tybo Posted November 3, 2013 Report Posted November 3, 2013 Camoskinz 2`s. Can get Gore-tex ones at Cabela`s
bigreddog Posted November 3, 2013 Report Posted November 3, 2013 I have some Kast Steelhead gloves on the way. If they are half as good as the reviews claim them to be, I'd say we'd have a definite winner. I'll let you know how they turn out if you're interested.
manitoubass2 Posted November 3, 2013 Report Posted November 3, 2013 All i use is mechanics gloves with the index cut off. Yes, my hands freeze lol
Handlebarz Posted November 3, 2013 Report Posted November 3, 2013 Glad you posted this mike as I was going to start the same thing as I need a new pair of gloves that are waterproof as the spray off the big musky size reels is alot and the cold days are here. I do like gloves with the rubber dots the last three pairs I used have them and its a must for me when casting big baits with colder hands I need the extra grip to not loose a rod
Luke V. Posted November 3, 2013 Report Posted November 3, 2013 I use mechanics gloves with a pair of Laytex free rubber gloves underneath. This is good until mid December After than I usle mitts I have not found a good pair of waterproof gloves I always wear the rubber gloves underneath. Best way to stay dry that I have found
bare foot wader Posted November 3, 2013 Report Posted November 3, 2013 heard nothing but amazing things about those new kast gloves, got a pair ordered but hasn't arrived...they sound like exactly what you want arcteryx makes an awesome mountain glove, expensive but they are multi purpose if you board/ski, I wear my ski glove with a wool liner for winter river fishing (might change when the kast gloves arrives) http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=mens&category=Gloves&model=Zenta-LT-Glove http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=mens&category=Gloves&model=Caden-Glove http://www.arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=mens&category=Gloves&model=Alpha-SV-Glove doesn't fit your criteria, but they are good gloves for anybody else reading the thread: http://www.intheriffle.com/store/Chota-Stow-A-Way-Fleece-Flip-Mit.html
Tybo Posted November 3, 2013 Report Posted November 3, 2013 If you just want water-proof gloves.The klim powerxross is great glove. It`s a technical riding glove, So there`s no insulation in them.
aplumma Posted November 3, 2013 Report Posted November 3, 2013 Have you thought of using a muff warmer. I use it while waiting for a bite and hunting. You put your gloves of choice on and the muff is strapped to your waist. You put your hands in and when it is really cold a heat pack. I use it and if it gets fish on it I toss it into the washer no muss or fuss. http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse/clothing-mens-hunting-clothing-mens-hunting-gloves-mens-handwarmer-muffs/_/N-1102426?WT.srch=1&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT. Art
mike rousseau Posted November 3, 2013 Author Report Posted November 3, 2013 Have you thought of using a muff warmer. I use it while waiting for a bite and hunting. You put your gloves of choice on and the muff is strapped to your waist. You put your hands in and when it is really cold a heat pack. I use it and if it gets fish on it I toss it into the washer no muss or fuss. http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse/clothing-mens-hunting-clothing-mens-hunting-gloves-mens-handwarmer-muffs/_/N-1102426?WT.srch=1&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT. Art One hand on the tiller and one on the rod.... I considered a muff with hot paws... And just take 5 minutes every 30 minutes to warm my hands back up..,
aplumma Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 The issue with gloves is they can only be as thick as what you can tolerate between your fingers. My gloves of choice have the finger tips cut off the ends and then have a flap like a mitten over the tips. The flap folds back easily and the gloves are good enough for the short times they are exposed for knots and other delicate jobs. While they are not water proof I could see them fitting in a pair of the bulky gripper gloves that waterman use. If you can't find a pair of the gloves send me a P.M. I will shoot you a pair in the mail. A second thought for the tiller is a motorcycle hand boot it is like a muff but it stays on the tiller and you slide your hand in and out of it. Art
SylvanOwner Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 Some good ideas from Art there. I have a pair of gloves with mitten flip-over that I use for ice fishing and that does work quite well. Also have a pair of gloves/mittens that have a glove for the inner layer and then a waterproof mitten outer shell. When I need to be dextrous I just pull off the mitten, do what I need and then slide it back over. I'd have to check to see who makes 'em if you are interested. Good luck in your search. Dan
camillj Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 Not sure why, but I find the gloves with the finger tips cut off seem to make my hands colder than no glove at all ... my choice is a pair allweather golf gloves if I really need to keep them on all the time ... if not I prefer the great BIG Skidoo mitts .... I just toss em off when I need to use my fingers (or tuck em in my waders if Im in a stream) Ice fishing I go bare most of the time ... and tuck em under my arms if they start to get numb
aplumma Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 If you get the wrong tipped gloves they can make your fingers colder. The tipped gloves that have to big of a seam at the top will slow the blood flow because they constrict when you have your fingers touching. The fleece or ragwool ones are the way to go. Art
ChasinTails Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/Insulated-Military-Waterproof-Weather-Gloves/dp/B005XGUULU http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_gloves+cold-weather-gloves
manitoubass2 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 I just remembered that last year i tried something new that you might be interested in trying. Its a capsacain based cream used for exposed skin. It worked awesome. One trip i didnt even wear gloves for like 8 hours and my hands were still not frozen. Id have to search for it again though to show ya cause mines burried in storage. Someone recommended it to me said it was popular for mountain climbers
Fang Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 Mike, find a good pair of gloves that are warm and functional and don't worry about it being waterproof. I've been playing with this new product from Rustoleum. It's $25 for the kit and I just did my two pairs of winter gloves and did the same demo in my garage the other night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoKXTlqmUb8
BillM Posted November 4, 2013 Report Posted November 4, 2013 I really like my ragwool/alpaca gloves I wear steelheading. Even if they get wet I'm still toasty warm. Ordered a set of those Kast gloves last week, hopefully I get them in the mail sometime soon.
mike rousseau Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Posted November 4, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/Insulated-Military-Waterproof-Weather-Gloves/dp/B005XGUULU http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_gloves+cold-weather-gloves Those look good
mattybculp Posted November 5, 2013 Report Posted November 5, 2013 I have a pair of frabill fxe task gloves. I use em for ice fishing. They're not bad. http://frabill.com/clothing/fxe-apparel/fxe-task-glove-4.html
crappieperchhunter Posted November 5, 2013 Report Posted November 5, 2013 Mike, find a good pair of gloves that are warm and functional and don't worry about it being waterproof. I've been playing with this new product from Rustoleum. It's $25 for the kit and I just did my two pairs of winter gloves and did the same demo in my garage the other night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoKXTlqmUb8 That looks awesome. I have an ice armour suit that is supposed to be waterproof but is not I think I'll touch up the seams and see how it works out
ChasinTails Posted November 6, 2013 Report Posted November 6, 2013 That looks awesome. I have an ice armour suit that is supposed to be waterproof but is not I think I'll touch up the seams and see how it works out that rustoleum works wonders on socks if you have any chance of getting them wet
manitoubass2 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Posted November 6, 2013 How much for that rustileum product? In ordering thursday lol. Looks awesome
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