Tired of Getting Cut

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Tired of Getting Cut

Post by goldrod » Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:40 pm

On one particular setup I continually to cut my hand with braid IN THE SAME SPOT.
Does anyone else have this issue?

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Re: Tired of Getting Cut

Post by dragon1 » Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:40 pm

How did you cut your hand in the same spot? On the hookset, pulling a snag, on a cast or while fighting a fish?

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Re: Tired of Getting Cut

Post by steve1206 » Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:48 pm

I'm going to guess while tightening his knot, in the groove of the first joint of his right index finger..?? Did I guess right?...because I've been there, done that.
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Re: Tired of Getting Cut

Post by cndbasshunter » Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:48 pm

If u get cut tying a knot use a ring saver!

http://www.histackleboxshop.com/Finger- ... 0rings.htm

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Re: Tired of Getting Cut

Post by goldrod » Wed Feb 13, 2013 5:17 pm

I try to program my mind when holding this rod to set the hook differently
but when i set the hook ....slice. Steve1206 you are correct that is the same
spot. I used electrical tape last time after the cut. I think it is because the reel
sits higher on this particular rod/reel combo and thus I put that finger in harms
way.

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Re: Tired of Getting Cut

Post by dragon1 » Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:08 pm

Finger bandage/tape or a glove may help, otherwise the only thing I can think of is placing your finger under the reel seat/blank before you set the hook?

Good luck.

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Re: Tired of Getting Cut

Post by panda_slicks86 » Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:23 pm

get a set of mechanics gloves .... keep a full glove. or cut one of the fingers off and just use the finger... on the finger that gets cut... lose a bit of feel for the rod and light pick-ups but i like to use-em on cold days / nights .... you can pick-em up at just about any major auto part stores .... or another option is getting a stripping guard for fly fishing you can get some on orvis.com in tools and accessories section they are 6.50 and you wont have to use or wreck a pair of 20.00 gloves. hope this helps

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Re: Tired of Getting Cut

Post by Reel Old Geezer » Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:37 pm

I posted this photo on this site several years ago. Since switching to braid a decade ago, I have had to learn to not let the line run over my index finger on the retrieve. I used this technique for years to enhance feel on the retrieve. I have been fairly successful, for I only cut my finger once a year or so.
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Re: Tired of Getting Cut

Post by mark poulson » Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:31 am

I used to have that problem until I started coating the joint of my left index finger with crazy glue before I fish.

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Re: Tired of Getting Cut

Post by Nytron » Sun Mar 31, 2013 12:37 pm

Use tape or glue. Kirk Hammett and flea style.

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Re: Tired of Getting Cut

Post by dragon1 » Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:57 pm

Nytron wrote:Use tape or glue. Kirk Hammett and flea style.
There ya go...if you build up enough callus and toughness, then you will just "play until your fingers bleed" like SRV! 8-)

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