Author Topic: Gas smell (Read 12451 times)

Icephishnphreek · « **on:** Dec 13, 2005, 12:46 PM »

What do you guys and gals use to get the smell of gas off of your hands when your out on the ice? I noticed the other night after starting up my auger that my hands stunk of gas after I shut the auger down.

MikeVT · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 13, 2005, 02:14 PM »

Since I have 2 year old twins, I have a good supply of unscented wipes hanging around. I keep a few in the truck ( they will freeze solid in cold weather). I use an old pair of gloves while handling the auger, then wipe my hands, and put on new gloves.

Fishrmn · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 13, 2005, 02:53 PM »

I still have a couple of bottles of "Dr, Juice" hand and lure cleaner that I use. They quit making it a few years ago. If I had known that the supply was about to dry up , I would have bought a case or two. It takes fish smell off of your hands after you're through handling fish all day as well or better than anything else that I have found, and takes away the "human" smells from your hands and lures too.

Fishrmn

CrappieGuy · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 13, 2005, 04:33 PM »

Try the water free soap that they sell, can't think of the exact name but you just squeeze it out of the bottle and rub it around on your hands.

iceman_4432 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 15, 2005, 02:54 PM »

Thats one of the big downfalls of using a gas powered auger .. that gas smell.

LOL .. i always try to get my friend to drill the holes LOL.

Gas is tough to really get off your hands where you wont smell it .. i dont think there is anything too good that u can use to get ALL the gas scent off your hands on the ice. Rember that though you may not smell it, the fish still can pick up the scent.

baginwal · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 15, 2005, 03:30 PM »

The best thing I have found to remove the "gas smell" from my hands is the WONDER BAR. I have used this for the past few years and IT REALLY WORKS!!

Check it out............you won't be sorry! I think I picked mine up at Gander or Cabelas.

http://www.asseenontvandmore.com/bwonbaramhan.html

Icephishnphreek · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 16, 2005, 06:20 AM »

Quote from: baginwal on Dec 15, 2005, 03:30 PM

The best thing I have found to remove the "gas smell" from my hands is the WONDER BAR. I have used this for the past few years and IT REALLY WORKS!!

Check it out............you won't be sorry! I think I picked mine up at Gander or Cabelas.

http://www.asseenontvandmore.com/bwonbaramhan.html

LOL that is so funny because I have one of those and my wife told me to try that and I looked at her like she was nuts LOL

fishingking · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 17, 2005, 03:08 PM »

Ussually i try to wear gloves but sometimes you cant help but to get gas on your hands so ill take some powerbait or otehr smelly attractent and rub some on my hands or take a couple of maggots and smear them on your hands or catch a fish and if your keeping it then use that fish to get your hands smelling liek fish again

settlepa · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 17, 2005, 04:48 PM »

Wear a different pair of gloves while drilling the holes, that will help.

Coastie · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 17, 2005, 05:03 PM »

Simple Green Hand Cleaner! I work on boat engines and I Love the stuff you can get it at auto parts shops!

coldbum · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 18, 2005, 07:12 AM »

that wonderbar thing is just stainless steel, my beloved mother-in-law (laid to rest 12/9/05)
taught me to keep a stainless spoon around when working on gas related projects
just put some water on your hands and rub the stainless like a bar of soap
it works!

TogueHunter · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 08:27 AM »

I keep a couple of pairs of industrial strength latex gloves in my ice fishing gear and just put them on anytime I'm handling my auger. You can find them at WallyWorld and even some automotive shops.
If you can find the heavier versions (the ones I get are purple) they don't rip, or stick to your hands and can be reused several times.

Mongo · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 03:13 PM »

Wipe my hands on my buddy's jacket
I always try to start the auger on shore and let it run for a short period of time
That way there if there is any gas on my hands I can wash or wipe it off
Auger starts nice and easy after that

FingerLakesFisher · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 29, 2005, 02:16 PM »

I keep a Wonder bar in my tackle box, have to say I sware by it.

settlepa · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 29, 2005, 06:27 PM »

was going to order a wonder bar till it was 6.00 plus for shipping which would come to 16.00 plus anyone else have this wonder bar?

Trevor · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 29, 2005, 08:14 PM »

I have one of those wonder bars in my tackle box. It's been there 3 years and I have yet to try it. I'm going out tomorrow so I'll try to remember to try it. My mom gave it to me for christmas one year along with a folding filet knife and hook removing pliers. She has one and swears it works....

Trevor

FingerLakesFisher · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 30, 2005, 04:25 PM »

My mother in law always gets me something out there for christmas, but I usually love them. One year she got me that along with some other fishing stuff. At first I laughed but I keep it in by tackle box and use it when I get gas smell on my hands. I just go over to a hole that I just drilled, scoop out some water, wet it and rub it around my hands. The snow also works well with the blade. She got me this year battery opearated socks that are supposed to keep your toes warm. Anyone ever try these socks before?

IceTroll · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 30, 2005, 09:17 PM »

All those suggestions are awesome but even if your hands are clean, you can still leave a human scent on your lure or bait. Thats why I always have some scent juice that I squirt even live minnows with. It eliminates that residual human scent and also serves as an attractant.

fwalch · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 04, 2006, 06:30 PM »

Quote from: FingerLakesFisher on Dec 30, 2005, 04:25 PM

My mother in law always gets me something out there for christmas, but I usually love them. One year she got me that along with some other fishing stuff. At first I laughed but I keep it in by tackle box and use it when I get gas smell on my hands. I just go over to a hole that I just drilled, scoop out some water, wet it and rub it around my hands. The snow also works well with the blade. She got me this year battery opearated socks that are supposed to keep your toes warm. Anyone ever try these socks before?

dont stand around any water and buy stock in battery companies , lol

adipose · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 04, 2006, 09:40 PM »

buy an electric auger........haha

sledneck · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 10, 2006, 12:52 AM »

Hmmmm 91 Octane!

donmac · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 10, 2006, 06:00 AM »

Am I the only one whose gas auger doesn't leave them smelling like gas?

My old eskimo (or was it a strikemaster?) auger started hard in its old age, stunk and spewed. The Jiffy Stealth that I bought a couple of years ago starts easy and doesn't spew or smell much at all.

I don't notice any gas smell on me from using the auger - and I'm one to notice gas smells. I do use the gas cap vent - but keep it closed as much as possible.

1TIGGER · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 10, 2006, 07:11 AM »

Citrus orange waterless hand cleaner

baginwal · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 10, 2006, 10:54 AM »

Quote from: 1TIGGER on Jan 10, 2006, 07:11 AM

Citrus orange waterless hand cleaner

I use this stuff all the time. WORKS GREAT!

Mongo · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 10, 2006, 11:42 AM »

Wipe your hands on the dog or your buddies coat

marcus · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 17, 2006, 08:13 PM »

I just started using the crappie attractant spray on my hands and bait or lure and it stinks but better than gas seems to work

The Muddler · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 18, 2006, 08:32 AM »

Quote from: 1TIGGER on Jan 10, 2006, 07:11 AM

Citrus orange waterless hand cleaner

This is the best stuff I have used. Takes away the gas and fish smells no problem. I keep a film container
full with me so I can keep it handy in my pocket.

icetime · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 22, 2006, 05:01 PM »

GAS ON MY HANDS..... THIS IS SOMETHING I HAVE NEVER CONSIDRED! THIS IS WHY I LOVE THIS SITE! EVERY TIME I LOG ON I LEARN SOMETHING!

nepa old man · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 01:38 PM »

Lots of good suggestions, but I have the best..... let your buddy drill the holes like I do.

pirkaus · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 23, 2006, 07:46 PM »

I have 2 set of gloves 1 for fishing 1 for drilling
I use Lava Wipes when I have the problem
but my old auger dosen't leak, no problem

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Author Topic: Gas smell (Read 12451 times)