What Gaff and Why? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Gettinuglysson · 01-28-2006, 09:00 AM

what gaff do most of you guys use and why? I'm looking for one for my yak and i'm an FNG to this. i'm thinking a nice floating calcutta gaff would work out well. any thoughts?

Thanks.

Gettin' Ugly
Glendon

Ryan The Sealion · 01-28-2006, 09:38 AM

i think alot of us hav a ghetto homemade gaff cuz we're cheap...but I would like to get 1 of those X-tools floating gaffs if I ever find one decently priced..

madscientist · 01-28-2006, 01:54 PM

I don't like the X-ttols one because it won't fit in a rod holder. I have a floating bamboo one from one of the kayakfishing web sites that has worked well.

Gettinuglysson · 01-28-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan The Sealion

i think alot of us hav a ghetto homemade gaff cuz we're cheap...but I would like to get 1 of those X-tools floating gaffs if I ever find one decently priced..

thanks ryan, i appreciate the info. i took a look at those but they seem a little pricey to me. i know a good gaff isn't something to skimp on, but there are others out there, in my opinion, that look just as good for cheapter; and that float. i've got my eye on this one:

thanks again for the info.

Gettinuglysson · 01-28-2006, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by madscientist

I don't like the X-ttols one because it won't fit in a rod holder. I have a floating bamboo one from one of the kayakfishing web sites that has worked well.

thanks brad. is this the one you're using?

madscientist · 01-29-2006, 08:08 AM

Yeah, something like that. Works great, at least when I do it right. :lol:

Pat · 01-29-2006, 10:20 AM

Calcutta Gaff...best $20 I ever spent. They are perfect for the yak.

I have two, one is about 2' the other is 3.5'.

The guy usually has an assortment of lengths, diameters and hook sizes at the Day at the Docks down at Fisherman's Landing in mid April.

Anything in 2-4' is perfect, just get the bigger hook size for those big yellows and sea bass.

aguachico · 01-29-2006, 11:13 AM

#3 hook size or bigger. Floating and most important of all - stainless. Even though mine are galvinized, I'm just waiting for the Fred Ho to upgrade.

AC

Hook 1 · 01-29-2006, 12:36 PM

Stainless is always good. The taper of the hooks point needs to be long so it will go into the fish easier. Some stainless at least the ones I've seen have a short point. That means you need to hit with more force. Just something to think about.

Gettinuglysson · 01-30-2006, 09:30 AM

thanks everyone. i GREATLY appreciate the info. i'll take a look at the fred hall show in march.

esdees · 01-31-2006, 07:37 PM

Whatever gaff you get, make sure you have a tennis ball (or something similar) to put over the pointy, sharp part.

-Patrick

01-28-2006, 09:00 AM	#1
Gettinuglysson Newb Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 29	What Gaff and Why? what gaff do most of you guys use and why? I'm looking for one for my yak and i'm an FNG to this. i'm thinking a nice floating calcutta gaff would work out well. any thoughts? Thanks. Gettin' Ugly Glendon __________________ Gettin' Ugly Glendon

01-29-2006, 12:36 PM	#9
Hook 1 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Marco.....Polo Posts: 98	Stainless is always good. The taper of the hooks point needs to be long so it will go into the fish easier. Some stainless at least the ones I've seen have a short point. That means you need to hit with more force. Just something to think about. __________________ High 5.....Come On Guys Mark

01-30-2006, 09:30 AM	#10
Gettinuglysson Newb Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 29	thanks everyone. i GREATLY appreciate the info. i'll take a look at the fred hall show in march. __________________ Gettin' Ugly Glendon

01-28-2006, 09:38 AM	#2
Ryan The Sealion Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 308	i think alot of us hav a ghetto homemade gaff cuz we're cheap...but I would like to get 1 of those X-tools floating gaffs if I ever find one decently priced..

01-28-2006, 01:54 PM	#3
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I don't like the X-ttols one because it won't fit in a rod holder. I have a floating bamboo one from one of the kayakfishing web sites that has worked well.

01-29-2006, 08:08 AM	#6
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Yeah, something like that. Works great, at least when I do it right. :lol:

01-29-2006, 10:20 AM	#7
Pat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 283	Calcutta Gaff...best $20 I ever spent. They are perfect for the yak. I have two, one is about 2' the other is 3.5'. The guy usually has an assortment of lengths, diameters and hook sizes at the Day at the Docks down at Fisherman's Landing in mid April. Anything in 2-4' is perfect, just get the bigger hook size for those big yellows and sea bass.

01-29-2006, 11:13 AM	#8
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	#3 hook size or bigger. Floating and most important of all - stainless. Even though mine are galvinized, I'm just waiting for the Fred Ho to upgrade. AC

01-31-2006, 07:37 PM	#11
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Whatever gaff you get, make sure you have a tennis ball (or something similar) to put over the pointy, sharp part. -Patrick