Braid and Fingers - A solution

[Bob Thomas]

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]

This is what it looks like

[Moses]

Thanks for the info.

I use something similar, both a batting and golf glove. Keep the hands warm when it's chilly and I haven't had a "slice" in my finger since using them.

[spence]

Perhaps PP is just cuts easy. I used to tape or use the leather thingy, but after switching to 30# Fireline I just go nekked and haven't had any problems.

Braid sucks on spinners anyway

-spence

[lurch]

no problems with 40PP on a 704Z. I was told not to put braid on that reel but I have NEVER had a rats nest on it. I have snapped a few off because the line caught the bailess roller but after making sure the spool in in the proper position everything is just fizine!

I use one of those leather thingys and with my sausage fingers the thing never slips off when wet.....F spinning reels just use conventional!

[JoeyM]

here's another thing you can try. i use it when casting heavy stuff with braid or mono. it work's very well and since it's taped to your rod you'll never forget it.

when you have to cast real heavy things though you should be using a convench.

http://breakaway-tackle.co.uk/cannon.htm

[Bob Thomas]

Joey...

I have the worst luck with that thing. I had one on a while back and got rid of it. Never worked for me but, then again, I'm stupid