yeah bass thumb always seems to be a bigger problem than baitcast thumb  ;D

I welcome both baitcast thumb and bass thumb.  It means I've been fishing and catching

Check out the first aid section in any drug store for New Skin.  Fish part of the day without it and when your thumb begins to feel a little tender put a very thin coat on it.  It will prevent a true contusion and allow a callous to eventually form.  Be sure to use only a thin coat because a thick layer may cause spontaneous human combustion, turning your boat into an instant funeral urn (just kidding).  The thin coat will afford you sensitivity for thumbing while protecting your thumb.

Tape, gloves, "tuff-skin"....oh brother!

Why not let that thumb callous up? Don't be afraid to have man-hands.

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