Gloves. . .I know its asked . . .

. . .alot
But make model please
I’ve been so disappointed that I bought rubber mits turned them inside out,
Then bought wool lined liners mit style to keep air from not blasting thru
And fighting wet or dampness

I really like the sealskins. The Ultra grip gauntlet or the regular ultra grip

http://www.sealskinz.com/US/gloves/ultra-grip-gauntlet. They really are water-proof.

How are they in nasty cold conditions
I’m mostly on foot during ice season
The main issue is hands getting cold while
Carrying augers and such

Not ‘gloves’, technically, but I’ll post anyways. Maybe it will help you out. My go-to’s are the striker ice climate mittens.

I love mittens because my hands stay warmer than any gloves I’ve ever used. But I can’t stand them because if I need to use my fingers to grip, I can’t. This is a perfect combination. I use them as mittens when I’m getting out on the ice, drilling holes, etc. Then I switch them to the gloves when I’m fishing or need my fingers. I longed for something like this for a while. I always liked those mitten styles that flipped, but I could never find them with full fingers, they always had the cut-off fingers so my finger tips would freeze. Very waterproof too.

Thanks I’ll checkm’ out

Anyone try the striker ice climate gloves? Not the mittens but the gloves?

Timo i wrote:

. . .alot
But make model please
I’ve been so disappointed that I bought rubber mits turned them inside out,
Then bought wool lined liners mit style to keep air from not blasting thru
And fighting wet or dampness

I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Steelhead Kast Glove. Expensive but I’m going to try them this year. http://kastgear.com/gloves/steelhead-glove.html

I also bought the jig-n-mit for ice season and I can tell you already I’M GOING TO LOVE IT.
http://www.amazon.com/Beam-Outdoors-BJNM-Jig-N-Mitt/dp/B00HWFNP5S

For getting to location, set-up, running auger, etc I am switching back to old school choppers.
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/60315

I have the Kast steelhead gloves and let me tell you they are the real deal. Fit great, truly waterproof, and warm. Won’t leave home without them. Now if you want to pony up $80 for them is a different story.

I’m actually a big fan of the Ice Armor Ultra gloves. Warmest glove I’ve ever used, you can dunk your hand into the hole and not even feel the cold or wetness. I’ve loved them.

buddah6 wrote:

I have the Kast steelhead gloves and let me tell you they are the real deal. Fit great, truly waterproof, and warm. Won’t leave home without them. Now if you want to pony up $80 for them is a different story.

I have been wearing these and am really impressed with them too.

I had a cheap pair, that failed me miserably at the Brainered Jaycees Tournament in bitterly cold -20 Windchill. I might need to check out the Kast Steelheads or Sealskinz if they are that warm. Mine just got caked with ice so they were freezing inside and a statue.

I had a pair. Absolute crap product. Tore the first day out with them, and they are not warm. My hands rarely get cold, but did several times with the striker gloves. I tossed them in the closet. I am shocked when guys say that their jackets and bibs are good. Maybe it is only their gloves that are crap. Steer clear of striker gloves.

Brennon Nielson wrote:

Anyone try the striker ice climate gloves? Not the mittens but the gloves?

Same experience. My mitts, all 3 pairs split within a week of use. My bibs and jacket have been fantastic and really well made but clearly they tried to expand the line in the wrong way. Nothing like seeing a plastic bag covering insulation when you split a bag open. My mom makes better vapor barriers.

Finger-less gloves that my in-laws from New Zealand send me. Made out of very fine lamb’s wool that is unwashed so still has the lanolin in it and Possum fur. No, really. They do not absorb any water, you can dip your hand all the way under water and the water just runs off of the glove as if it’s made of plastic. Shake your hand once and the glove is almost completely dry.

Then I slip my hands back inside my pair of oversized chopper mittens. Per Wade’s post, although if you can get them, the best ones are wool liners with moose hide outer shells. These last forever and are tough as nails. My current pair was bought in 1985.

The only source I know of for moose hide choppers is Henry’s Shoe Repair in Ely, Minnesota, assuming they still are in business. I doubt they have a web site, but if you were to call I’m sure they would mail order you a pair. Don’t forget to ask for liners with them.

Grouse

Im a big fan of glomits. You get the warmth of mittens most of the time and when you need the dexterity, you can flip the mittens up and you have fingerless gloves.

The only source I know of for moose hide choppers is Henry’s Shoe Repair in Ely, Minnesota, assuming they still are in business. I doubt they have a web site, but if you were to call I’m sure they would mail order you a pair. Don’t forget to ask for liners with them.

Grouse

Here you go.

http://www.henrysshoerepair.com/moosehide%20chopper%20mittens.html

Wade Boardman wrote:

The only source I know of for moose hide choppers is Henry’s Shoe Repair in Ely, Minnesota, assuming they still are in business. I doubt they have a web site, but if you were to call I’m sure they would mail order you a pair. Don’t forget to ask for liners with them.

Grouse

Here you go.

http://www.henrysshoerepair.com/moosehide%20chopper%20mittens.html

I read online that Henry passed away in 2010. Does anyone know if someone took over his shop or still produces the choppers?

We have a group of us that have been muskie fishing Vermilion in November the past several years. Almost everyone in the group has been using Glacier Gloves. The are warm, water proof and still allow you to cast and reel in your bait. They cost between 20.00 – 30.00. Fleet Farm sells them.