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Thread: Decent gaff

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    Decent gaff

    Can anybody recommend where i can order a decent quality gaff thats decently priced and can ship, was checking my gear preparing for my next trip down, my homemade one has finally gone over the hill and figure its time to upgrade

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    I imagine that J&M has them, I bought mine there 30 years ago.
    Might want to give them a call, buy it when you get here so you don't have to worry about shipping.

    Also, some forum members make them. Could always buy one from them when you get here.
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    There is absolutely nothing glamorous about them, but you just can't beat a Sea Striker pier/bridge gaff. I have one that just doesn't miss or let go, wouldn't trade it for any stainless custom made gaff I've seen.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DRH View Post
    There is absolutely nothing glamorous about them, but you just can't beat a Sea Striker pier/bridge gaff. I have one that just doesn't miss or let go, wouldn't trade it for any stainless custom made gaff I've seen.
    Humphf, you've just never seen my Crimson Tide Gaff of Death. Made by Ironman and constantly in demand by expert fishermen all up and down the pier. Kings and cobia just roll over and give up when they see it coming.

    Unfortunately, I don't thing Ironman is making any more right now, but I sure am proud of mine.
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    Lol Haywire, i have heard alot about Ironmans gaffs, i dont need anything fancy, just one that will stick good and hold all the way up, and DRH i'll take a look at the sea strikers, i know j&m and other shops down there have them, just wanted some member input and experiance, seen some good gaffs at work on the pier, and seen some where it seemed like forever before it got into the fish
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    Quote Originally Posted by Haywire View Post
    Humphf, you've just never seen my Crimson Tide Gaff of Death. Made by Ironman and constantly in demand by expert fishermen all up and down the pier. Kings and cobia just roll over and give up when they see it coming.

    Unfortunately, I don't thing Ironman is making any more right now, but I sure am proud of mine.
    Another look at Haywire's Death Gaff (I know I love mine-you did good Bill)


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    They always look good with fresh fish blood on them, but that is definetly a sweet gaff you have haywire

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    Quote Originally Posted by DRH View Post
    There is absolutely nothing glamorous about them, but you just can't beat a Sea Striker pier/bridge gaff. I have one that just doesn't miss or let go, wouldn't trade it for any stainless custom made gaff I've seen.
    I have to agree

    ,they are just a tool to get a fish from the water to the deck....I own a sea striker (I believe) my first store bought.....then made a few short gaff's till this design was requested by a few on the forum......and honestly I really like them ......it does keep your hand away from the business end of a king.....I do not get them close and sling a fish over the rail,I grab the long shank and slowly bring it over.....in total control

    Thanks for some of the kind words,
    I am glad you enjoy them
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