Stripping Guards

[StriperSniper]

All:
Anybody use these ? The finger sleeves that protect you from those nasty line cuts. :confused:

Just looking for some feedback...

Thanks,
StriperSniper

[Ray]

StriperSniper,

I don't use them, and I have never gotten one of these cuts.

But I suppose they can't do any harm either.

Ray

[StriperSniper]

Ray,
I fish shooting heads so the running line usually takes a bit out my finger a few times a season..looking to prevent that this year

Thanks for the feedback

StriperSniper

[Ray]

Like I said they can't hurt.

Just remember to take them off id going out for some post-fishing dinner. You'll never be able to explain what they are without getting a funny look.

[BobD]

Started using them a few years back. Now I can not fish without them. I cut them in half so it is only covering the back of the upper knuckle on right index finger. Helps prevent the small cuts and provides nice smooth line strips.

[Squidly]

I have to admit I do like them. I was in Boca Paila and after a day of tropical rain my pruned up finger split at the bend in the knuck on a blistering bonefish run. A guy in my group gave me one of these little silk finger sheaths and it really helped. It looks gooney, but feels great.

[fmw]

If I'm casting all day long or alot over a weekend, I often get an uncomfortable cut on the inside of my index finger. I usually use a band-aid or a little tape for protection . . . seems to work fine for me.

[Pauper Piscator]

A roll of good ole ankle tape kept with the tackleworks really well. Quasi waterproof, gives a decent "grip".

Tape up your index and middle fingers (not too tight) and you are good to go.

I know what you are talking about. Esp on the beach or sand where the line can pick up a fine grit that eats office-soft fingers.

[mgustav]

I and some of my fishing pals have tried different products over the years but many of them either don't stick well or actually damage fly line. One product that I have finally stuck with is "3M Nexcare First Aid Tape Absolute Waterproof" in 1 Inch width. I have neither found any residue left on the line nor scuffing and it stays in place. I wrap it over the first joint of the index finger of my rod hand and when spinning I wrap it on the first joint of my left hand pinky to pull power braid of the reel to prevent bird nests.

[StriperSniper]

All:
I ended up getting a "Stripping Glove" put out by Lamson --127-3-

http://www.waterworks-lamson.com/stripper_glove.html

Looks like it'll get the job done and give me the protection I want, I fish with shooting heads so the running line can be like a chain saw when you have a fish running on ya

Thanks for the feedback everyone :-%

StriperSniper

[sandman]

use good old duck tape!!!!!!!

[marvin]

I found these leather faced finger cots like this (http://www.jensentools.com/product/group.asp?parent_id=171914) last year, and love them! No more grooves in my fingers from braided mono running line- and they're also really nice for spin casting with braid.

[peteD]

Tough it out, use nothing. Its helps to empathize with the fish you just stuck a hook into. ;)

[uncle4]

Whenever I get a line cut (or paper cut, or 'bass thumb', etc)
I reach for a beer and the super glue.

Push the 'meat' together and get the dermis and epidermis
as close together as possible.... you want to be gluing the
top (pink, fleshy) part together, not the deeper,
subcutaneous tissues.

You could use the beer to irrigate the cut and make sure
there's no debris in there..... me, I usually just drink the
darn thing.

Cheers,

Uncle 4