Thumb protection - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 01-30-2011, 01:42 PM

OK guys, I appreciate all the advise including the comments from those who think I should refrain from whining about getting my fingers all cut up. Point taken.

The best advice given was to use mono when yo-yoing. I normally would do that but on this day all my reels, except for the one on jig stick had spectra. I suppose I could have used the jig stick but I didn't.

Those who know me know that when I identify a problem, I try to think of a way to solve it. This is fun for me and occasionally I come up with a good idea. There are times when finger protection is needed. I would like to be prepared the next time I run into one of those situations.

Both SuperGlue and liquid band-aid seem to be worth investigating further. Both of these products come in small packages which can be stored in a vest pocket and be readily available if needed. Even if not used for this purpose they are probably good things to have on board anyway. I will also probably pick up a roll of the Coban material to have on hand. We used this stuff all the time back in my Lifeguarding days. Again, probably a good thing to have in the first aid kit.

If I discover any earth shaking results from my future experiments I will be sure to let everyone know.

Bob

dorado50 · 01-30-2011, 03:18 PM

can't wait for the next problem

..for entertainment purposes only...

Matt · 01-30-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

can't wait for the next problem

..for entertainment purposes only...

Funny shit old man!!! Hahahaha

dsafety · 01-30-2011, 07:14 PM

Fishing is a contact sport.

Bob

Bloody-hands.jpg

Nic D · 01-30-2011, 07:45 PM

ouch...

Matt · 01-30-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

Fishing is a contact sport.

Bob

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Nice pants when did you turn into an emo kid with safety pin jeans??

dorado50 · 01-30-2011, 09:01 PM

I think the guys a "cutter"

GregAndrew · 01-30-2011, 09:58 PM

Bob, I have used the elastic wrap on a few Collonet trips. And I have the hands of a Carpenter. Unfortunately, constantly dropping and winding up 300 to 400 feet of spectra keeps your hands wet which makes even the most callosed (sp) hands easy to cut. The good news is that you do not have to stretch the elastic wrap much to make it grab itself, so there is no real concern for cutting off circulation. It does seem to lose its "stickyness" from the outside in, and will slip on wet skin though. I try to wrap a wide area to help prevent slipping. And put on a few layers that you can trim the ends of as it looses its ability to grab. Never tried Nuskin, but that sounds like it might work if you can keep the spectra on the covered skin.

bus kid · 01-30-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

OK guys, I appreciate all the advise including the comments from those who think I should refrain from whining about getting my fingers all cut up. Point taken.
The best advice given was to use mono when yo-yoing. I normally would do that but on this day all my reels, except for the one on jig stick had spectra. I suppose I could have used the jig stick but I didn't.
Bob

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Originally Posted by bus kid

I agree with Andy too man up, or you can always use mono.

I have mono on all my yoyo set ups for that very reason, also the stretch helps to absorb the initial shock and reduce the chance of ripping the jig out of the fishes mouth on the strike. Only draw back is if he heads for the kelp...

Don't worry Bob, I enjoy all your post and you usually hit the nail on the head, you have had a lot of good tips and tricks. If nothing else you started the "Share Your Innovations" thread.

by the way I call BS on the cut up thumb without photos

01-30-2011, 03:18 PM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	can't wait for the next problem..for entertainment purposes only...

01-30-2011, 01:42 PM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,123	OK guys, I appreciate all the advise including the comments from those who think I should refrain from whining about getting my fingers all cut up. Point taken. The best advice given was to use mono when yo-yoing. I normally would do that but on this day all my reels, except for the one on jig stick had spectra. I suppose I could have used the jig stick but I didn't. Those who know me know that when I identify a problem, I try to think of a way to solve it. This is fun for me and occasionally I come up with a good idea. There are times when finger protection is needed. I would like to be prepared the next time I run into one of those situations. Both SuperGlue and liquid band-aid seem to be worth investigating further. Both of these products come in small packages which can be stored in a vest pocket and be readily available if needed. Even if not used for this purpose they are probably good things to have on board anyway. I will also probably pick up a roll of the Coban material to have on hand. We used this stuff all the time back in my Lifeguarding days. Again, probably a good thing to have in the first aid kit. If I discover any earth shaking results from my future experiments I will be sure to let everyone know. Bob

01-30-2011, 07:14 PM	#4
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,123	Fishing is a contact sport. Bob Bloody-hands.jpg

01-30-2011, 07:45 PM	#5
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	ouch...

01-30-2011, 09:01 PM	#7
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	I think the guys a "cutter"

01-30-2011, 09:58 PM	#8
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Bob, I have used the elastic wrap on a few Collonet trips. And I have the hands of a Carpenter. Unfortunately, constantly dropping and winding up 300 to 400 feet of spectra keeps your hands wet which makes even the most callosed (sp) hands easy to cut. The good news is that you do not have to stretch the elastic wrap much to make it grab itself, so there is no real concern for cutting off circulation. It does seem to lose its "stickyness" from the outside in, and will slip on wet skin though. I try to wrap a wide area to help prevent slipping. And put on a few layers that you can trim the ends of as it looses its ability to grab. Never tried Nuskin, but that sounds like it might work if you can keep the spectra on the covered skin.