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Finger stalls (26 posts / 2,270 views)
MrNuvawun MrNuvawun
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Post #1 15 Feb 2025 17:08
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After recommendations for decent finger stalls/gloves please.
Currently using a very basic Starbaits one which is getting on a bit and is very stiff until submerged in water and softens up a bit.
What are you all using?
JamieNow JamieNow
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Post #2 15 Feb 2025 17:40
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I used a leather one from the chemist for years. I loved it as it allowed me to feel the line better than any of the specific angling versions. The elastic has gone now but I would get another one in a heartbeat - only a couple of quid too.
Dazjones Dazjones
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Post #3 15 Feb 2025 17:43
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I've got a couple of cygnet ones and a Gardner one, both pretty much the same.

Daz
dannyuk32 dannyuk32
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Post #4 15 Feb 2025 18:53
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In reply to Post #1
Used Golf Glove.
MrNuvawun MrNuvawun
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Post #5 15 Feb 2025 18:53
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Just ordered a couple of leather ones for £3 odd each off Amazon
Baitman Baitman
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Post #6 15 Feb 2025 19:20
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Here's a thing, does everyone use their index finger to hold the line when casting?
I have always used my middle finger, goes back to when I was trotting on the river and controlling the line coming of the old Abu 501, and latterly when feathering a cast.
I borrowed a finger stall off a mate and it was only when I told him it was too small that I realised everyone else uses a different finger.
It just feels weird when I try the index finger
MrNuvawun MrNuvawun
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Post #7 15 Feb 2025 19:55
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Can't say I've ever even tried to cast using the middle finger. I feel like first attempt I would just throw the rod in the lake lol
CarpCatcher84
Posts: 43
Post #8 15 Feb 2025 20:57
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I've got the Gardner one and lasted well.
yonny yonny
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Post #9 15 Feb 2025 21:14
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Golf gloves - miles more responsive than finger stalls/casting gloves. Cheap as chips too - you don't need a posh one.
Reedy Reedy
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Post #10 16 Feb 2025 11:55
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These are great, the medical leather ones, last ages and cheap as chips.

Last longer than everything else I have used.

The nash casting gloves are the best fishing related ones i have used
964rh 964rh
Posts: 323
Post #11 16 Feb 2025 15:40
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Leather medical one for me, tried various carp ones made from neoprene but always go back to the cheapo leather one.
Belch Belch
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Post #12 16 Feb 2025 18:29
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Fingering with the index finger . . . a lost art
Baitman Baitman
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Post #13 17 Feb 2025 11:09
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It's been a few years since just one was adequate.
In my prime I have been known to go the full kitkat
Belch Belch
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Post #14 17 Feb 2025 14:46
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In reply to Post #13
What about the thumb?
nicky_napkins nicky_napkins
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Post #15 17 Feb 2025 14:56
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The Temu ones are brilliant.. £1.20 each, I gave loads away. They aren't to thick and last for ages.
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