Any opinions about the Kast Steelhead, the Simms Skeena, and the Simms G4?
runningfish
They're all expensive.
The simms skeena will be bulky and a bitch to manage line but probably the best out of three for actual fishing use
Simms g4 would be good for rowing, terrible for fishing in
Kast steelheaders would be the same as the simms g4.
I dont think the price tag on any of them are worth it.
How i roll just for an idea
fishing wise- latex gloves with index finger trimmed on spool hand
Rowing i use either work gloves or some fold over mitts found at target in the running section. There made of polar fleece and have all the same feautures as the glommit mitts by the flyfishing companies but ring up at a measily 14.99 a pair so i bought two for the price of redingtons or simms.
I normally slip a hand warmer in each glove while not fishing.
the latex glove allows me to submerge my hand but prevents the wind from killing my fingers as i flail back an forth in the winters fury
The simms skeena will be bulky and a bitch to manage line but probably the best out of three for actual fishing use
Simms g4 would be good for rowing, terrible for fishing in
Kast steelheaders would be the same as the simms g4.
I dont think the price tag on any of them are worth it.
How i roll just for an idea
fishing wise- latex gloves with index finger trimmed on spool hand
Rowing i use either work gloves or some fold over mitts found at target in the running section. There made of polar fleece and have all the same feautures as the glommit mitts by the flyfishing companies but ring up at a measily 14.99 a pair so i bought two for the price of redingtons or simms.
I normally slip a hand warmer in each glove while not fishing.
the latex glove allows me to submerge my hand but prevents the wind from killing my fingers as i flail back an forth in the winters fury
Those look like they'd work great for skiing, jogging, sightseeing, and maybe some cool-weather sitting!
In all seriousness, I've never found the need to have anything but fingerless fleece gloves with neoprene palms. Unless you've got REALLY poor circulation, they'll take you down to where you can't fish anyway because your line/reel is freezing up too quickly. I've also never not had the need to submerge my hand from time to time and take them off in a hurry. At that point, you just wring out the fleecers and they're as good as new. They're inexpensive and easy to pack. Medical gloves if you must, but we'll all think you're tipping your flies with roe.
In all seriousness, I've never found the need to have anything but fingerless fleece gloves with neoprene palms. Unless you've got REALLY poor circulation, they'll take you down to where you can't fish anyway because your line/reel is freezing up too quickly. I've also never not had the need to submerge my hand from time to time and take them off in a hurry. At that point, you just wring out the fleecers and they're as good as new. They're inexpensive and easy to pack. Medical gloves if you must, but we'll all think you're tipping your flies with roe.
Yeah, they are expensive and that is why I asked fellow fisherman/woman about them.
I've never needed a pair of waterproof fishing gloves before, my fold over fingerless mitts are enough. But I'll be fishing in east of Canada a lot this year as my business trips will often bring me up there.
So without sounding like a little girl, I am getting myself prepared for the just in case moment.
I'll go to Target and see what they have in their pharmacy or in the gardening section for latex or nitrile gloves
I've never needed a pair of waterproof fishing gloves before, my fold over fingerless mitts are enough. But I'll be fishing in east of Canada a lot this year as my business trips will often bring me up there.
So without sounding like a little girl, I am getting myself prepared for the just in case moment.
I'll go to Target and see what they have in their pharmacy or in the gardening section for latex or nitrile gloves
I wear nitrile gloves on all colder weather trips. They may be thin, but they work perfect for me.
My hands get to sweaty with unbreathable plastic and they rip easily. I really like polypropylene. Ver cheap, warm(er) than wool.
Red,
I have some super thin polyprop glove liners.
They are thin enough I can easily put a pair of nitrile over the top of them.
I end up with warm and dry hands after a day of sub freezing fishing.
SF
I have some super thin polyprop glove liners.
They are thin enough I can easily put a pair of nitrile over the top of them.
I end up with warm and dry hands after a day of sub freezing fishing.
SF
This is the best cold weather fishing glove I've found: Patagonia R1 -- thin neoprene face, with fleece backer. Light but warm and waterproof. Good finger dexterity. All around winner.
http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/r1-fly-fishing-gloves?p=81720-0
http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/r1-fly-fishing-gloves?p=81720-0
I heard the company Always is designing steelhead fishing gloves for those that are interested. I understand they will come with wings too.
Kast good gloves. You can use them for a bunch of stuff and they are waterproof. People can bust on them all they want but I use mine. Jet skiing in winter, washing the car, rowing when it's bitter cold, and I can cast the 2 hander with them if needed. I certainly don't wear them all the time when I'm fishing but its nice to be able to if I'm uncomfortable.
Just like everything else, they are a tool that serves a purpose.
Just like everything else, they are a tool that serves a purpose.
+1 on the Kast gloves. . .I like my pair so much that I bought a second pair to wear when/if the first pair is on the glove drier!
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I recommend the Kast MX Pro Glove. It is fully waterproof, but not as thick and cumbersome as some of the other options out there.
Go cheap yet durable. I have an old set of Kenai fingerless fleece gloves with neoprene palms. Use them mostly for rowing when it's pissing rain or windy. Sometimes while fishing. I think I paid $10 for them, and still only like $15 now. Then can add the nitrite gloves under it.
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