Protection,and it won't burn your eyes.
Can't beat this thumb guard for bass thumb. Years ago we'd order some from Bass Magazines. They were fine;did the job,but quality wasn't the greatest. After a while they'd wear down(rubber) or just lose them. I can safely say they won't wear down anytime soon. Losing them,well thats another story. Neoprene, and they fit snug on the thumb with no discomfort. I was able to cast with it on (spinning reel). I haven't tried my baitcaster yet,but I think there shouldn't be any problem. Caught a few Smallies on the river day after I received them. Felt great and looks really cool. Thumb came out scratch free. I wear sun gloves so thumb is exposed. Garden gloves work,but hand sweats and not comfortable. I highly recommend this thumb guard. We were in Canada recently and I mentioned how I had thumb guards long ago and wished I could find some. Day after we got back I punched in thumb guard and not much appeared; until I saw these at 3 rivers tackle. I thought they were a local shop,we're from Pittsburgh. I was a bit taken by them being in Washington. Ordered a few and they arrived sooner then I expected. No pain,no gain wasn't meant for Bass fishing. Glade I pulled the trigger on these. 👍🍻