01-11-2004, 04:27 PM
[cool][size 1]That is known as a "fish rash". [/size]
[size 1]Wearing a glove on your fish handling hand is a good idea. The cut-proof kevlar are best...just in case you get careless or unlucky. It also reduces the cuts from sharp gill covers and spines. Some species, like walleyes, can slice your flesh wide open with the sharp edges of their gill covers.[/size]
[size 1]If you do end up with damaged hands, wash them well in an antibacterial soap and then borrow some of your wife's moisturizing lotion. Actually, there are several good "men's" hand lotion products on the market now that will help put your skin back in shape without making people question your macho.[/size]
[size 1]Most of us wear gloves while ice fishing, and they help reduce the incidence of getting "spined" while handling your catch. However, whenever I go afloat in warmer months, with the expectation of catching lots of perch, white bass, sunfish or other small spiny fishies, I like to bring along a white cotton gardening glove...with the fingers all cut out at the first knuckle. I wear that on my left (non rod) hand and it really saves wear and tear on my delicate skin (yeah, right). Be sure to wash the glove after use or you will never be able to get near it again.[/size]
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[size 1]Wearing a glove on your fish handling hand is a good idea. The cut-proof kevlar are best...just in case you get careless or unlucky. It also reduces the cuts from sharp gill covers and spines. Some species, like walleyes, can slice your flesh wide open with the sharp edges of their gill covers.[/size]
[size 1]If you do end up with damaged hands, wash them well in an antibacterial soap and then borrow some of your wife's moisturizing lotion. Actually, there are several good "men's" hand lotion products on the market now that will help put your skin back in shape without making people question your macho.[/size]
[size 1]Most of us wear gloves while ice fishing, and they help reduce the incidence of getting "spined" while handling your catch. However, whenever I go afloat in warmer months, with the expectation of catching lots of perch, white bass, sunfish or other small spiny fishies, I like to bring along a white cotton gardening glove...with the fingers all cut out at the first knuckle. I wear that on my left (non rod) hand and it really saves wear and tear on my delicate skin (yeah, right). Be sure to wash the glove after use or you will never be able to get near it again.[/size]
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