Shawnny B Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I was out last weekend on a smaller lake and caught a nicer northern, but she pulled something fearce! I managed to get one of those nice line cuts right in the crease of my finger! Boy did it hurt for some time. I dont like wearing Gloves on my hands when I am checking my tip up and fighting a fish. Is there anything that you guys do besides wear gloves? I know I will be up at the Burntside bash and if I get a laker on the line I might be regreating it! thanks for any information/tips you may have ShawnnyB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBass Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Yeah that happens. No pain no gain right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrontenacPike Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 War wound brother, wear your band aid like a metal on your chest. I'm sure there were plenty of other of fisherman on your lake that would of enjoyed a nice cut on the hand for a fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfish Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 If you are getting cut in the same spots all of the time, why not loosly wrap the joint with tape prior to fishing? That way there is something there to prevent the line from digging in and you still have your fingertips for knots, ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKEETER-B Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Loosen your drag a little bit! HAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordie Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Let me pull those northerns up for ya. I dont mind a little cut once in a while. at least you can soak your finger in ice cold water after a cut like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGEYE Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Try using Mechanics gloves. They are not the warmest, but will protect your hands while maintaining dexterity and feeling. Can still fit a pair of chopper over them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AQUAJOE Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Ice Armor gloves. They keep your hands warm and dry and protect you from cuts. AQUAJOE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye Guy Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Rig your tip-ups with a coated tip-up line and tie a heavy (25 lb Fluorocarbon) leader to the tip-up line. The coated line does not cut your hands and doesn't tangle as easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anyfishwilldo Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 You get one of those tip ups that use a rod & reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNMAV93 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Quote:You get one of those tip ups that use a rod & reel. where do you get those at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishin789 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Most people when they are pulling in a fish on a tip up, Pull the line in hand over hand. when I set the hook I hold the line between my thumb and finger and use my other hand to pull the line in. the hand holding the line never moves. that way when the fish runs I can loosen or tighten my fingers on the line creating more or less drag. this also helps keeping your line from getting all tangled up in a mess on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Wagenbach Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Quote:Rig your tip-ups with a coated tip-up line and tie a heavy (25 lb Fluorocarbon) leader to the tip-up line. The coated line does not cut your hands and doesn't tangle as easily. This is exactly what I do with my tip-ups and rattle reels.Works great for walleyes,pike, and lakers.Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterwolff Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Get your hands around the working end of a pick or shovel for a month prior to the ice season and your less apt to suffer line cuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzeback01 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Put athletic tape around your knuckles,it will keep you from getting cuts in the creases of your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnyVinny05 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Quote:You get one of those tip ups that use a rod & reel. does gander or anyone sell these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaco651 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I wear a glove made by Laker. Thin cloth with rubber coating on the palm and fingers. Kinda like work gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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