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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: bmynbr on December 08, 2013, 06:42:37 PM
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Just curious to how everyone keeps their hands warm when its cold out. Plan on doing some steelheading this year and haven't fished the winter before. Not sure how to keep them warm and still be able to fish?
Thanks, Dave
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Wool gloves and felt lined pockets.
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I don't use anything my hands are always warm, the girlfriend used zippo pocket Warmers though they work pretty well and keep warm for 10-12 hours if their filled up enough.
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I don't use anything my hands are always warm, the girlfriend used zippo pocket Warmers though they work pretty well and keep warm for 10-12 hours if their filled up enough.
Ah, I remember those days when I didn't need gloves. :) Not so any more, my hands are the first part of me to get cold; cold and wet ... I'm done.
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I also dont usually use anything. I'm good until it gets well below zero, then I just bring some warm gloves and put them on every once in a while to warm the hands back up. I hate trying to fish with gloves on.
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half finger "glacier gloves". they work well in the rain too, kept my hands warm. also the lined hand warmers in my wading jacket hold small heat packs and good for backup and keeping my core warm.
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I put a magneto on my center pin. And have a handle bar warmer built into the rod butt. Next I'm going to put on head lights. ;D
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have a handle bar warmer built into the rod butt. Next I'm going to put on head lights. ;D
Now were talking!
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If no roe bring used, down to the crotch
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I have a propane heater in my drift boat.
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If no roe bring used, down to the crotch
Bahaha! New meaning to the term "roe sack".
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I just keep hooking fish to stay warm :P
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I light the closest fisherman to me on fire. Once he is done running around screaming I can go warm up my hands, body, feet and face ;)
Better watch out this year if you see me with a lighter :P
I wear Simms windproof gloves with or without the finger flaps. I own both types and if its cold enough I will use the flappy ones, both are normally always in my wading jacket this time of year
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I don't use anything my hands are always warm, the girlfriend used zippo pocket Warmers though they work pretty well and keep warm for 10-12 hours if their filled up enough.
I bought one of these zippo handwarmers this year. So far I like it but they can be a little quirky. If you buy one watch a youtube video or two on how to ensure they are lit, etc. They are good to keep your hands warm but stink a little bit like lighter fluid. Overall I'd say good for steelheading as they will "burn" all day 8+ hours no problem.
Other that that some things I've found is to keep your body, especially your core, as warm as possible. If you are toasty warm then your hands will likely be fine too, however if you are cold then your body will reduce blood flow to your extremidies and then it will be very hard to keep your hands and feet warm.
For cold and dry weather I like my Simms windstopper gloves. You can fold back the finger mitt or the thumb if you need to tie a knot etc. However these gloves suck in the rain. Better to use thick wool gloves when wet. If super miserable out I will wear fleece lined waterproof neoprene gloves - they're super warm and dry! However a big pain to take on and off.
The Kast Steelheader gloves are suppoused to be awesome. EXPENSIVE but perhaps you get what you pay for. I bought a pair for an xmas present and if the receiver likes them I'll likely buy myself a pair too.
http://kastgear.com/gloves/steelhead-glove.html
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SS - do you have the newest version of the Simms gloves ?? grey/black
I have a set of the older ones and yes they are a thicker fleece and suck in the rain big time. The newer ones however are very good in the rain. They don't stretch out or get water logged like the older type
Foldovers - http://www.simmsfishing.com/shop/socks-gloves/windstopper-foldover-mitt.html
finger tipless - http://www.simmsfishing.com/shop/socks-gloves/windstopper-half-finger-glove.html
they also now make a wool glove for the wool loving - http://www.simmsfishing.com/shop/socks-gloves/wool-half-finger-glove.html
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Yup I have the newer foldovers. Honestly I don't find them that good in the rain. Light drizzle maybe but if it's coming down I find they lose all warmth once they get wet. I find thick rag wool gloves warmer under such conditions.
I got my waterproof neoprene gloves from Wholesale Sports in Burlington. I forget the brand Icebreaker or something like that. You could get ones with a slip in the finger and thumb so you could fold it back, but then they are no waterproof. I got the ones with no slits, and they are 100% water tight, but are a pain to take on and off if you need to fiddle with your gear.
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I bring a thermos of hot coffee or soup, pour into cup and put my hands around...... instead warmth ;D
Silex-user
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I just stick my hands in my hand warmer pockets and they warm up pretty quick, even if I'm wearing gloves. I'm a fairly warm person majority of the time but my feet/hands get cold easily. I was told its probably due to having pinched nerves in my neck & back
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I light the closest fisherman to me on fire. Once he is done running around screaming I can go warm up my hands, body, feet and face ;)
Better watch out this year if you see me with a lighter :P
Stay away from the freeway bridge tho...
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Bahaha! New meaning to the term "roe sack".
That's one of the best I've heard in a while. ;D
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Best trick, Is just go out and let your hands freeze off for the first hour, fight it. Then go back to the car and warm them back up for 10-20 mins. For some reason my hands don't become a problem after this.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Small-Ultralight-hand-warmer-Aluminum-Portable-Handy-Pocket-HandWarmer-Hunt-/120990533256?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2b990688
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Wool is the only thing that works when it gets really cold. I wear lined rubber work boots plus wool socks to keep my feet warm.
Disposable hand warmers if it gets really cold. One in the shirt pocket helps keep my core warm too. And a thermos of coffee.
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Wool is the only thing that works when it gets really cold. I wear lined rubber work boots plus wool socks to keep my feet warm.
Disposable hand warmers if it gets really cold. One in the shirt pocket helps keep my core warm too. And a thermos of coffee.
Wools big advantage is it is still warm when it gets wet. Cotton (and many others) are not warm once they get wet. Can really make a difference, especially if you slip in the water or its raining really hard.
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Even though it is cotton a lot of the hyper-dri shirts and tops sold at Marks Work Warehouse stay fairly warm even in a light rain since it does repel some water. I wouldn't rely on them solely but they are pretty good to have under a shell.
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I'm like Johnny Canuck . Just keep hooking fish,lol.
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He just keeps hooking to keep warm. Keep working them streets, Ill keep working the water.
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He just keeps hooking to keep warm. Keep working them streets, Ill keep working the water.
LOL!! :o
I bought the misses a pair of Kast gortex sleelheading gloves for xmas and so far she loves them. 100% waterproof/submergable, pretty good dexterity although you have to take them off to tie knots etc. I think I'll order a pair for myself too. On a pissing rain day like today your hands will stay warm and dry. I like my Simms gloves with the flip back mitt and thumb, but on a really rainy day they soak through and are useless. Wool is better for rain, but these gloves seem pretty hard to beat.
http://kastgear.com/gloves/steelhead-glove.html
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cold hands? simple: just light a fire near the highway bridge haha