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Bob Thomas · 10-27-2005, 03:06 PM

I just figured I'd throw this one out there to the masses that suffer the infamous "Braid Gashes" in our casting fingers (Spinning, mostly)

I was in Wal-mart last month and checked out the "closeout" section in sporting goods. I saw a "Bowling" glove. This glove was like a batting glove but lacked the middle 2 fingers. They were $1 so I grabbed a few to try.

I cut off the pinky and gave it a whirl. I was casting a 1209 with a nautil 7500 and 50# powerpro. I was able to cast great distances and never felt a thing on my finger. It began to rain, pour really, and even wet, the glove held up. It has some sort of runner finger.

I used to use the leather finger guards but when wet, I'd end up losing them on a cast as they would fly right off. This gloved solved the problem.

For $1, it was worth it...I now have 5 in waiting!

Hope this helps someone. Good luck!

10-27-2005, 03:06 PM	#1
Bob Thomas No Shorts On iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Bassachusetts Posts: 1,109	Braid and Fingers - A solution I just figured I'd throw this one out there to the masses that suffer the infamous "Braid Gashes" in our casting fingers (Spinning, mostly) I was in Wal-mart last month and checked out the "closeout" section in sporting goods. I saw a "Bowling" glove. This glove was like a batting glove but lacked the middle 2 fingers. They were $1 so I grabbed a few to try. I cut off the pinky and gave it a whirl. I was casting a 1209 with a nautil 7500 and 50# powerpro. I was able to cast great distances and never felt a thing on my finger. It began to rain, pour really, and even wet, the glove held up. It has some sort of runner finger. I used to use the leather finger guards but when wet, I'd end up losing them on a cast as they would fly right off. This gloved solved the problem. For $1, it was worth it...I now have 5 in waiting! Hope this helps someone. Good luck!
	Bob Thomas