How to Pick Ice Fishing Gloves
While ice fishing, you're sitting still for long periods of time. You need to pick ice fishing gloves that will keep your hands and fingers from freezing. Frost bite can become a big concern out on the ice. Follow these steps to pick ice fishing gloves to avoid this hazard.
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Pick gloves or mittens depending upon what you are most comfortable with. Mittens are nice because you can put hand warmers in them to keep your hands extra toasty.
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Make sure the gloves are waterproof. When you are out on the ice the last thing you need is to have wet hands.
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Choose ice fishing gloves that are flexible. You're going to be drilling a hole, setting a jig and putting up your ice fishing shelter. You need to be able to move your hands and fingers a lot.
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Buy ice fishing gloves that have 2 layers. Choose a pair with an inner fleece layer to keep your hands warm and an outer shell that is waterproof and prevents wind from biting your fingers.
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Purchase your ice fishing gloves from a business that specializes in ice fishing (see Resources below).
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Try the gloves out before you head out on the ice. You need to make sure that they fit you properly and will keep your hands warm.
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