On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:27:22 -0600, "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers.com"
backed into a tree whilst ridin inna park
then wrote:


"Mike Getz" wrote in message
...
The little lake I fish has gone on a roller coaster ride in water temps
since Friday, I had a 52, 58, 52 and 30 the past 4 days. My ring finger
on my right hand was getting painful, I have a pair of glacier gloves, but
was wondering if there's something better out there, I don't do mittens, I
like keeping my fingers ready cast and remove fish from hooks.


As someone on this board who has probably more time spent fishing in
sub-freezing temperatures, I feel I can speak with some authority here.

Neoprene, waterproof gloves do little to keep your hands warm. They have
little insulating properties and trap sweat/moisture against the skin,
actually increasing the discomfort.

I've found nothing better to fish in when temperatures are cold than what
Mr. Fortenberry recommends, wool fingerless gloves. They offer the most
dexterity, and wool still has insulating capability even when wet.

When I'm cold weather fishing, I keep two pairs with me, one inside my
clothing to keep warm and dry while I'm wearing the other pair. Then,
if/when they do get wet, I'll wring them out and swap them with the warm/dry
pair. My body heat warms and dries the other pair then.

If it's REALLY cold (i.e. subzero), then I'll add a pair of chemical
handwarmers to the pockets of my jacket to warm my hands. But I rarely have
to resort to this, as if it's that friggin' cold, I just stay home now. But
occasionally, when I can't avoid it, I still fish in those kinds of temps.


Don't forget to get the small hand warmer packs. You can put them in
the back of the glove against the back of your hand. That's where all
the blood passes and the hand warmer keeps it toasty thus keeping the
fingers warmer too.

It works for riding/fishing/working.

dan