making a finger protector for casting any ideas

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pookie · #1 Post by **pookie** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:55 pm

Just what it says above any ideas let me know.

#2 Post by **BigPhil** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:49 pm

just but one of the new mustad ones mate, they are dirt cheap!

#3 Post by **Big Bear** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:03 pm

Could use a rubber thimble used for sewing seen them used before by some english anglers

#4 Post by **blowin** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:40 am

Old glove . Leather is good . Haven't tried eg rubber but don't see why not .
Cut from between the fingers up to the wrist , so you've got the finger bit with a couple of straps attached . Sew a loop of elastic to the end of the straps - put your hand thru' this - like a normal glove - it keeps the finger bit on for casting but means you can easily slip it off ( without loosing it ) when you want to .
Alternatively forget the elastic . Just fold the straps under between your palm and the rod handle .
Good luck

pookie · #5 Post by **pookie** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:10 am

were did you get the mustad one and how much was it. Ps did you send info to me on the club mate

Adam S. · #6 Post by **Adam S.** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:26 am

A rubber gardening glove with all the other fingers cut off is what i use, does the job fine

#7 Post by **warjoe** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 12:35 pm

Use the side of the spool not the top of the line to brake the spool. and move the knot to one side of the spool when casting. Try it with out any protector its will become easy. I never use one and i fish with a 525mag