Thumb protection

[dsafety]

I am aware of the tape. The medical product is called Coban from 3M. The problem is that it is elastic. You have to stretch it to make it stay in place. If you wrap it too tight, you can cut off circulation.

There must be something else that is inexpensive, simple to use, stays in place and will not get in the way. Time to put my thinking cap on.

Bob

[JoeBeck]

One only needs two tools in life: WD-40 and duct tape

[dorado50]

What Andy said X2... Flexrap as someone suggested. OMG....

[bigbarrels]

I bought the thumb dinger but have never used it for an extended period of time......made it tough to pick my nose otw......it just sits there beggin to be used

[dsafety]

Anyone ever try painting on a thin layer of SuperGlue? Bad guys use it to hide their finger prints when doing their evil deeds. (As far as I know most members of Congress have not yet caught on to this trick.)

I have spilled some on me before. It usually takes a day or so to wear off so I think it should last through a day of fishing.

I don't think SuperGlue is harmful because medics often use it to close wounds in the field. It is even used by plastic surgeons in place of stitches in some cases.

Bob

[Argentcroix]

This is the stuff I get for my manufacturing folks:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/MOD...828?Pid=search

Similar to the medical pre-wrap that was referenced above, but not as stretchy (lower rubber content), and much tougher. Another option are leather thumb guards. Pretty cheap and they last forever:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/CON...ZE3?Pid=search

Although I am sure that salt water baths will do a bit to shorten that "forever" lifespan, they should last for quite a while. And at about .83/ea for a pack of 10, they are pretty cheap.

[RK]

superglue is always in my bag on surf trips you can pretty much seal anything up with it.....

Originally Posted by dsafety

Anyone ever try painting on a thin layer of SuperGlue? Bad guys use it to hide their finger prints when doing their evil deeds. (As far as I know most members of Congress have not yet caught on to this trick.)

I have spilled some on me before. It usually takes a day or so to wear off so I think it should last through a day of fishing.

I don't think SuperGlue is harmful because medics often use it to close wounds in the field. It is even used by plastic surgeons in place of stitches in some cases.

Bob

[StinkyMatt]

Trojan.....I have a very large thumb.

[Politi-Cal]

Originally Posted by dsafety

Anyone ever try painting on a thin layer of SuperGlue? Bad guys use it to hide their finger prints when doing their evil deeds. (As far as I know most members of Congress have not yet caught on to this trick.)

I have spilled some on me before. It usually takes a day or so to wear off so I think it should last through a day of fishing.

I don't think SuperGlue is harmful because medics often use it to close wounds in the field. It is even used by plastic surgeons in place of stitches in some cases.

Bob

If you are thinking of using super glue then just jump to liquid bandaid. It sticks to your skin just like super glue but it is much thicker.

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by JoeBeck

One only needs two tools in life: WD-40 and duct tape

if you cant fix it with a hammer you got an electrical problem.


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

[roadx]

get a level wind reel or turn your reel from side to side while winding