Hand pain anybody else?

Mitchw123456 · 07-02-2008, 03:16 PM

My left hand absolutely kill me when pulling on big fish for any length of time. Last night while fishing a local tournament my hand about gave up on me from holding the rod. Does anyone else have this problem and know of any solutions that would ease the pain. Possibly aftermarket wrap over the hypalon to make the diameter bigger? Any suggestions??

fishologist · 07-02-2008, 03:55 PM

put a couple rod wrap around it i have carpel tunnel and i need that forgrip to be as wide as possible i buy the xxl and wrap the for grip only a couple of times building it up
i also use a forarm wrap for your arm you can get them from walgreens

jureal · 07-02-2008, 03:56 PM

Your problem is probably associated with too tight a grip on the rod. Either use a pad and gimble or get your next rod acid wrapped so that you are not fighting the natural tendency of the rod to twist. My vote is ACID!

tngbmt · 07-02-2008, 04:01 PM

alternate by use spinning setup. i've got elbow problems and switch between the two when needed.

Snagged · 07-02-2008, 04:26 PM

Use a Smitty harness and let your butt pull the fish.

Bellyups · 07-02-2008, 04:39 PM

Sounds like Carpal tunnel. Have it checked with a nerve conduction study. If carpal tunnel, take or inject some steroids and if it is bad enough have a carpal tunnel release surgery. A larger grip and a spinner set up or harness are good ideas that might help.

DeepBlueGulf · 07-02-2008, 04:56 PM

You might consider getting some "cork tape wrap" and putting a layer on your foregrip, and then getting some Swifty Rod Armor, it is a heat shrink product and comes in various sizes. Put that over the cork tape and you should get an increase in diameter. Maybe put several layers of cork?

Snagged is right too, about getting a Smitty plate and harness, just stand there and crank!

DBG

jureal · 07-02-2008, 05:02 PM

The need to hold tight onto the foregrip is a necessary evil of a conventional set up. That reel always want to go from top to the bottom of the rod. Either use a gimbal on your rod with the appropriate plate/harness or have your next rod built with the acid wrapped guides so that you are not fighting the reel. This is why a spinning setup does not put any additional strain on the angler as the reel is already on the bottom.

Deep_Sea_Gull · 07-02-2008, 09:14 PM

Awe hello Mel... You must be on acid or a coffee grinder one...

You are dead on about the rod torque issues.

Snagged is right on about the Smitty's...

I have a numbness in my left arm from my shoulder to my elbow. It concentrates in my elbow. Gimme a spinner or my Smitty's harness for a long fight. I have lengthened the butts on my rods to allow them to rest in my armpit on my right side...

2busy · 07-02-2008, 11:50 PM

yep tennis elbow in both arms, numbness in two of my fingers on one hand. had surgery on one elbow already.

i use the elbow wraps, better than the forearm wrap as it has straps above and below the elbow so it doesnt move around. wrist braces work better than forearm wraps to isolate the muscle group and tendons. less mobility but it does help.

07-02-2008, 03:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mitchw123456 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 247	Hand pain anybody else? My left hand absolutely kill me when pulling on big fish for any length of time. Last night while fishing a local tournament my hand about gave up on me from holding the rod. Does anyone else have this problem and know of any solutions that would ease the pain. Possibly aftermarket wrap over the hypalon to make the diameter bigger? Any suggestions??

07-02-2008, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
fishologist Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: dickinson Posts: 34	put a couple rod wrap around it i have carpel tunnel and i need that forgrip to be as wide as possible i buy the xxl and wrap the for grip only a couple of times building it up i also use a forarm wrap for your arm you can get them from walgreens __________________ When everything's on the line. trust MC Saltwater Tackle

07-02-2008, 04:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,114	Use a Smitty harness and let your butt pull the fish. __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

07-02-2008, 04:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bellyups Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 484	Sounds like Carpal tunnel. Have it checked with a nerve conduction study. If carpal tunnel, take or inject some steroids and if it is bad enough have a carpal tunnel release surgery. A larger grip and a spinner set up or harness are good ideas that might help. __________________ "What an Idiot!! 'Ahhh, I'm hang gliding. Honey take a good picture. I'm dead,' " Will Farrell

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07-02-2008, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
jureal Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 294	Your problem is probably associated with too tight a grip on the rod. Either use a pad and gimble or get your next rod acid wrapped so that you are not fighting the natural tendency of the rod to twist. My vote is ACID!

07-02-2008, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
tngbmt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 106	alternate by use spinning setup. i've got elbow problems and switch between the two when needed.

07-02-2008, 04:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
DeepBlueGulf Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 622	You might consider getting some "cork tape wrap" and putting a layer on your foregrip, and then getting some Swifty Rod Armor, it is a heat shrink product and comes in various sizes. Put that over the cork tape and you should get an increase in diameter. Maybe put several layers of cork? Snagged is right too, about getting a Smitty plate and harness, just stand there and crank! DBG

07-02-2008, 05:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
jureal Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 294	The need to hold tight onto the foregrip is a necessary evil of a conventional set up. That reel always want to go from top to the bottom of the rod. Either use a gimbal on your rod with the appropriate plate/harness or have your next rod built with the acid wrapped guides so that you are not fighting the reel. This is why a spinning setup does not put any additional strain on the angler as the reel is already on the bottom.

07-02-2008, 09:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Deep_Sea_Gull Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: GA Posts: 610	Awe hello Mel... You must be on acid or a coffee grinder one... You are dead on about the rod torque issues. Snagged is right on about the Smitty's... I have a numbness in my left arm from my shoulder to my elbow. It concentrates in my elbow. Gimme a spinner or my Smitty's harness for a long fight. I have lengthened the butts on my rods to allow them to rest in my armpit on my right side...

07-02-2008, 11:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
2busy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E Okla Posts: 75	yep tennis elbow in both arms, numbness in two of my fingers on one hand. had surgery on one elbow already. i use the elbow wraps, better than the forearm wrap as it has straps above and below the elbow so it doesnt move around. wrist braces work better than forearm wraps to isolate the muscle group and tendons. less mobility but it does help.

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