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Brandon Khoo

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popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 04, 2007, 08:27:18 AM
I much prefer the shorter style gloves for popping and jigging although it appears to me that the longer style gloves (which wrap around the wrist) are more popular wiht anglers. I find that the longer gloves are a little more stable and hence provide a better grip but on the other hand, I find them a real pain to put on and take off.

Glove always get drenched when you're fishing and I don't find it pleasant wearing a wet glove so I tend to take the off at every opportunity. I always carry a few pairs but they all end up wet anyway.

My favourite gloves are the Shout gloves. they're light and comfortable and remind me of my golf glove!  ;D.

I was wondering what gloves people preferred and why.
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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 04, 2007, 09:10:00 AM
 I actually asked cam about his Smith Camo's on Sunday as I had tried some at JT on Saturday, as I have only the Bluefever [2 x 3/4 and 3 x 1/2 finger] part timers. Never liked wearing gloves but I see the necessity.
Whats classed the shorter or longer, is the pic short or long.
 This topic is perfect timing for me once again. ??? :-\
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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 04, 2007, 09:34:10 AM
 Bingo!, I presume these gloves are the long wrist version, I had only seen the short wrist before.
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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 04, 2007, 11:20:13 AM
damn it, i can't view the photos. Something about my system
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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 04, 2007, 11:55:03 AM
Sorry to bring this brand up Brandon but I reckon Mr. Suzuki makes the best.
Smith and Shout are both good after Fisherman.

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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 04, 2007, 12:35:31 PM
Sorry to bring this brand up Brandon but I reckon Mr. Suzuki makes the best.
Smith and Shout are both good after Fisherman.

Yep, agree with that.

Greg, those gloves look more like cold weather hunting gloves!

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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 04, 2007, 01:18:35 PM
 Hi Luke,
The bottom ones are supposed to be English fishing gloves!
 I presume the Shout ones are short wrist and the Fisherman long wrist, I am trying to get a perspective as I have only ever seen what I 'think' are the short ones.
 Greg
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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 04, 2007, 01:24:44 PM
 ;D  that's no worries - Mr Suzuki has caught more fish than I have dreamt about.

I have nothing against Fisherman and I really like their accessories. I just think their rods are too expensive. I have their handles on all my Stellas, not to mention a heap of their poppers. That said, I don't like their gloves as I find them too long.

The best pair of popping gloves I have are a pair which weren't even made to be popping gloves. they are a pair of Oakley gloves which I picked up from overseas (i don't know what they were designed for) and have the best grip I've found. Wish I could find another pair.



Sorry to bring this brand up Brandon but I reckon Mr. Suzuki makes the best.
Smith and Shout are both good after Fisherman.
If it swims; I want to catch it!

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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 04, 2007, 01:50:54 PM
 Bernie Shultz [I see nothing],
 sent some pics on your E-mail, see if that works OK
 Greg
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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 04, 2007, 02:03:52 PM
;D  that's no worries - Mr Suzuki has caught more fish than I have dreamt about.

I have nothing against Fisherman and I really like their accessories. I just think their rods are too expensive. I have their handles on all my Stellas, not to mention a heap of their poppers. That said, I don't like their gloves as I find them too long.

The best pair of popping gloves I have are a pair which weren't even made to be popping gloves. they are a pair of Oakley gloves which I picked up from overseas (i don't know what they were designed for) and have the best grip I've found. Wish I could find another pair.



Sorry to bring this brand up Brandon but I reckon Mr. Suzuki makes the best.
Smith and Shout are both good after Fisherman.

Brandon,

They also make a short version which i use.

Do you find that version too short as well?

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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 04, 2007, 03:23:48 PM
Are the Oakley gloves for mountain bikeing maybe or maybe not.
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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 04, 2007, 04:42:13 PM
Luke - I've never seen the short ones. Assuming they are the same quality as the long ones, they would be terrific gloves.

Cam - I think you're right - they could be but as I have never done any mountain bking, I can't say for sure. All I can say is that they are really good for popping!

Greg - I'll get my own back one day for that analogy with Shultz!!  >:(   ;)
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June 04, 2007, 06:10:23 PM
Yep, really short, just fit over wrist. Sometimes forget they're on, expensive though, as always.

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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 05, 2007, 12:35:57 AM
Yep, really short, just fit over wrist. Sometimes forget they're on, expensive though, as always.

Neil,

Do you stock Fisherman gloves?

If so, could you please post some info?

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Re: popping/jigging gloves - preferences
June 05, 2007, 08:41:53 AM
Luke,
 I have noticed on your picks you wear basically three sets of gloves, mainly the blue, long and short [Fisherman I presume]. Can you give us a run down on the benefits, if any, on both , IE do the long wrist gloves give noticeable support, comfort or benefits, and your personal preference.
 I haven't used gloves enough to form any opinion, and if anything I've shied away from them, but things are changing. :-\

Cam,
 you must be using yours a fair bit to wear a hole in them in five months,
what benefits have you got from them?. ???
 
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