Author Topic: Glove question (Read 2691 times)

BaitBucket · « **on:** Sep 03, 2012, 05:24 PM »

Hi Guys,

Its getting to be that time of year again. And im gunna need a new pair of gloves this year.
Ive decided on the Frabill FXE Mittens. Im going to use a thinner pair of windproof fleece flip gloves for liners.

Im sure alot of you guys do something similar. So my question to you is this.
How many sizes up do you go to ensure your hand still fits in the mitt with the liner on?
I generally wear mediums, would a large work? or should i go XL?
I have to order online, and returning for a different size can be a pain.

Any and all info is much appreciated.
Thx

beeverfishing · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 03, 2012, 05:32 PM »

I prefer all of my gloves to be larger then needed so that I can pull them off easily when running for a flag. I use cheap liners and change them out when they get wet.
I'd go with the XL for that reason.

BaitBucket · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 03, 2012, 06:10 PM »

Awesome Beever, ty for the info.
Im thinking a little extra room for a hand warmer will be good too.
Im provoking the ice fishing gods this year by challenging them to get my hands cold.
Heres hoping they accept and things are much colder than last year.

If anyone reading this is looking to do the same thing here is what im going with.
Fleece Flip Mitt - Got great reviews on BPS
Frabill FXE Mitts

I was unable to find these at one of the site sponsors, in the size i wanted. Hence the "out of sponsor" site. $:-\$

bart · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 03, 2012, 06:42 PM »

I only use Military Surplus wool liners. I always have a couple of pairs on hand...

beeverfishing · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 03, 2012, 06:48 PM »

you know If they dont fit like you want them to.. you can always send them to me.. I'll put them to good use lol..

Yeah bart, a few pair of liners are the way to go.. no matter how hard I try to keep them dry, They do get wet..

stripernut · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 05, 2012, 07:39 AM »

We will have to do a side by side test...
Look forward to getting out with you this season!

BaitBucket · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 05, 2012, 08:13 AM »

Quote from: stripernut on Sep 05, 2012, 07:39 AM

We will have to do a side by side test...
Look forward to getting out with you this season!

Ya I cant wait to get out this season. I dragged my box out this weekend and have begun getting it in order (need to replace the lid hinges).
We definitely gotta hook up again this year for some fishin. Think im gunna broaden my scope this year. Went solely after pike last season. Gunna get back to the local spots for perch, bass, salmon, and trout this year.

Did you ever get the walleye you were after last year?

Powow · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 05, 2012, 06:59 PM »

as with your feet in boots, leave room in your gloves. the tighter the colder imo.

stripernut · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 05, 2012, 08:58 PM »

No other walleye trip, but the night at the cove...

beeverfishing · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 05, 2012, 08:58 PM »

Quote from: Powow on Sep 05, 2012, 06:59 PM

as with your feet in boots, leave room in your gloves. the tighter the colder imo.

So very true !!

BASSQUATCH · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 07, 2012, 09:16 PM »

I need a good pair of gloves (gortex) . I only wear them on the walk out to the spot , and cutting holes . But that is the coldest of the day . I'm a handwarmers in the pocket kind of guy :-) Hey Will , you gettin itchy for some thick ice ?

BaitBucket · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 08, 2012, 10:37 AM »

Itchy for any ice man. I tried to setup a tilt on my rum and coke the other day cause there were a few ice cubes in it.
It took slap to the back of the head from the wifey to snap me out of it..

Caught a good buzz tho, so i didnt get skunked..

BaitBucket · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 11, 2012, 04:54 PM »

Well i got me new gloves in, and was sad to see that the combo i listed above wont work (glomitt inside an XL Mitten.)
I can get my hand in the XL mitten with the glomitt on, but its pretty tight, and getting them off is tuff.
Looks like ill use the glomitt for hauling/setup and warmer days.
I need to find a pair of cheap windproof half finger gloves that i can wear as a liner when i use my mittens on the cold days.

Any suggestions?

stripernut · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 11, 2012, 05:39 PM »

These will work well and for a good price;
http://www.basspro.com/Glacier-Glove-Kenai-Fingerless-Gloves/product/84938/?cm_ven=bazaarvoice&cm_cat=RLP&cm_pla=84938&cm_ite=productname_link

BaitBucket · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 11, 2012, 06:02 PM »

Those are basicly what i got, only in the glomitt version.
http://www.basspro.com/Glacier-Glove-Windproof-Flip-Mitt/product/84937/?cmCat=CROSSSELL_THUMBNAIL
The neoprene palms make sliding them into and out of the mitten hard due to how "grippy" it is.

I just ordered a pair of these. Ill let you know how they fit in the XL mitt when they come in..
http://www.amazon.com/Glacier-Glove-Windproof-Fleece-Fingerless/dp/B002N0IY7G/ref=pd_sim_sg_1

Lavman · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 12, 2012, 06:47 AM »

On the subject of gloves, I have noticed in some pictures guys are wearing what appear to be surgical gloves while fishing, can anyone explain why?

P Meyette · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 12, 2012, 06:53 AM »

put a pair of latex gloves on first then your other pair gloves and your hands will not get cold

NYSporty · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 12, 2012, 07:09 AM »

Quote from: millburyman on Sep 07, 2012, 09:16 PM

I need a good pair of gloves (gortex) . I only wear them on the walk out to the spot , and cutting holes . But that is the coldest of the day . I'm a handwarmers in the pocket kind of guy :-) Hey Will , you gettin itchy for some thick ice ?

I use the hand muff that goes around your waste put hand warmers in there and I'm good to go all day.
I also put my bait in there the heat really gets them wiggling.
In the past i would use the flip mitts and stick the toe warmes with the tape that ruin your socks in the flip that worked well too.

BaitBucket · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 12, 2012, 08:12 AM »

Guys use the surgical (latex) gloves for a few reasons.

They are very thin, almost unnoticeable, and water proof. Making baiting, tending tilts, unhooking fish, alot easier. Water beads right off them, so your hands never make direct contact with the water, thus never get wet. They also prevent any oils from you skin (gas, bacon grease, cigarettes) from making contact with your bait. Many fisherman believe the transfer of these oils to your bait will prevent a fish from striking. This year i plan to try wearing a pair of latex gloves over my fleece half finger gloves. Basically waterproofing my half finger gloves, while still allowing for the agility of using my bare finger tips. Should make slipping in and out of my mittens easier as well.

The only problem I have had with them is there is no way for the natural moisture/sweat of your hands to escape making your hand clamy (basically wet) inside them. I personally use my bare hands and carry a towel with me to dry off as im tending my tilts. My hands go right back into my gloves after that.
I know this doesnt happen to everyone, so if your one of the fortunate few, go for it.

Ekruger01 · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 10:49 AM »

So out of curiosity I have a question.....Your buying one of two pairs of the best mitts on the market, your hands shouldnt get cold. Why do you feel you need the liners?

BaitBucket · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 11:19 AM »

I only want the half fingers for when my hands arent in the mitts. Such as jigging, baiting, setup, unhooking a fish.
Having a pair that will fit into the mitts means i can have them on at all times.

Ekruger01 · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 12:48 PM »

makes sense

perchnut · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 01:34 PM »

I wear Elk or Deer Hide chopper mitts with wool surplus liners when I wear gloves. Easy on Easy off. I also use a muff with hand warmers whenever I can, which is most of the time, unless its really frigid. Used to be you could trade a couple of hides in for a nice pair of choppers. I dont think the hides are worth quite as much anymore.....

WalleyeTom · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 03:35 PM »

I fish bare handed. I like the feel of the bite as I hand line. I only use a rod for lake trout.
Warm mittens are important though.

BaitBucket · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 13, 2012, 03:53 PM »

For perspective sake. I usually wear medium gloves. My hand measures 8in from tip of my middle finger to base of my palm.
The Glacier half finger gloves (medium) just came in and fit nicely into the Frabil FXE XL mitt. Slide on and off with ease.
Plenty of room in the mitt for a hand warmer as well if needed.

I agree walleye, whats why i use fingerless gloves.

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