FINALLY AFTER REDOING OUR GAFF AND BUILDING IT BY HAND AND PROGRAMMING IT ON SOLID - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SESSAGAFF · 08-21-2009, 02:25 PM

WORKS IT IS DONE AND WE ARE STARTING TO MAKE THEM RIGHT NOW , NEW HOOK DESIGN AND TESTED WAY BETTER THEN REGULAR HOOK

Adam12 · 08-21-2009, 05:53 PM

How is that better than a typical gaff hook?

pchen911 · 08-21-2009, 05:58 PM

It won't tip over as easily when you lean it against a wall.

Matt · 08-22-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam12

How is that better than a typical gaff hook?

Cuz the band GWAR would use it!!! Or possibly Rob Zombie?

Siebler · 08-22-2009, 03:27 PM

I dont like to bash new ideas or anything But...

Honestly how is this any better? I know Matzuo had a similar fish hook called the Sickle bend that did prove to help with keeping fish on however as a gaff I do not see an advantage over a properly bent round style gaff hook.

Now about that Proper bend on a gaff hook... Good hooks are made by companies like Mustad. These hooks have a equal bend to them and have a gap large enough to keep a fish from easily flipping off if they start to flip around.

Gaffs with the wrong hook include the Promar hooks which are shaped all funky, and while they may work it isnt near as easy to keep a fish on them.

Now I can hear all the guys that say "Well ive never had a Problem with My Promar..". You want a true test of your Promar gaff hook try it on a Dorado and lift it into the bow of a sportboat, Youll see what I mean really quickly. And while Dorado and a sportboat may not be what you are doing eventually your going to have a Halibut or something freak out and you will see what I mean.

What I recommend is the Blue Room gaffs we sell or one of the Calcutta Gaffs that Rik at OEX KM makes and sells. These are made with the "Right" hook.

No mater what hook you have though Technique is what it all comes down to. Gaffs are sharp guys you dont have to swing really hard to get them to stick. Simple place the gaff over top of the fish with the hook pointing down. Align yourself with a good headshot and just pull it into the fish. Finesse will get you better results. I was taught to gaff fish with the same finesse as you would use as playing pool. Obviously gaffing your own fish is different as you only have one hand however you still dont need to freak out and drive it in as hard as you can, your just going to miss.

SESSAGAFF · 08-24-2009, 10:22 AM

i talked to some local fisher man and asked them in a year how many gaffs do u buy one said if i dont lose it 2 a year , i then asked why 2 every year they said cuz after using it so many times it gets all rusted and corroded with nastyness and i dont want to gaff fish with it if im going to eat it ,

thats a standard metal hook

now mine are made from high strenght ''titanium'' they wont ever rust the or corrode and they float so you dont have to worry about losing them

Gino · 08-24-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SESSAGAFF

i talked to some local fisher man and asked them in a year how many gaffs do u buy one said if i dont lose it 2 a year , i then asked why 2 every year they said cuz after using it so many times it gets all rusted and corroded with nastyness and i dont want to gaff fish with it if im going to eat it ,

thats a standard metal hook

now mine are made from high strenght ''titanium'' they wont ever rust the or corrode and they float so you dont have to worry about losing them

Very nice, what is the shaft of the gaff made of? and do you have a picture of the finished product? whats the width between shank to hook point? and what handle lengths and sizes do you sell? and how much?

DESTROYER · 08-26-2009, 03:49 PM

You will all get a first hand look at this gaff if you sign up for the Steve Moyer Memorial Tournament. Mike and his Uncle have generously donated one of their gaffs for the raffle which will be engraved with "MOYER MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT 2009". Thank you Mike!

Please sign up ASAP! http://lajollakayakfishingadventures.com/Events.shtml

TL-Matt Moyer

08-21-2009, 02:25 PM	#1
SESSAGAFF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ventura ,ca Posts: 44	FINALLY AFTER REDOING OUR GAFF AND BUILDING IT BY HAND AND PROGRAMMING IT ON SOLID WORKS IT IS DONE AND WE ARE STARTING TO MAKE THEM RIGHT NOW , NEW HOOK DESIGN AND TESTED WAY BETTER THEN REGULAR HOOK

08-22-2009, 03:27 PM	#5
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	I dont like to bash new ideas or anything But... Honestly how is this any better? I know Matzuo had a similar fish hook called the Sickle bend that did prove to help with keeping fish on however as a gaff I do not see an advantage over a properly bent round style gaff hook. Now about that Proper bend on a gaff hook... Good hooks are made by companies like Mustad. These hooks have a equal bend to them and have a gap large enough to keep a fish from easily flipping off if they start to flip around. Gaffs with the wrong hook include the Promar hooks which are shaped all funky, and while they may work it isnt near as easy to keep a fish on them. Now I can hear all the guys that say "Well ive never had a Problem with My Promar..". You want a true test of your Promar gaff hook try it on a Dorado and lift it into the bow of a sportboat, Youll see what I mean really quickly. And while Dorado and a sportboat may not be what you are doing eventually your going to have a Halibut or something freak out and you will see what I mean. What I recommend is the Blue Room gaffs we sell or one of the Calcutta Gaffs that Rik at OEX KM makes and sells. These are made with the "Right" hook. No mater what hook you have though Technique is what it all comes down to. Gaffs are sharp guys you dont have to swing really hard to get them to stick. Simple place the gaff over top of the fish with the hook pointing down. Align yourself with a good headshot and just pull it into the fish. Finesse will get you better results. I was taught to gaff fish with the same finesse as you would use as playing pool. Obviously gaffing your own fish is different as you only have one hand however you still dont need to freak out and drive it in as hard as you can, your just going to miss. __________________ CJ Siebler

08-24-2009, 10:22 AM	#6
SESSAGAFF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ventura ,ca Posts: 44	this is why mine is better i talked to some local fisher man and asked them in a year how many gaffs do u buy one said if i dont lose it 2 a year , i then asked why 2 every year they said cuz after using it so many times it gets all rusted and corroded with nastyness and i dont want to gaff fish with it if im going to eat it , thats a standard metal hook now mine are made from high strenght ''titanium'' they wont ever rust the or corrode and they float so you dont have to worry about losing them

08-21-2009, 05:53 PM	#2
Adam12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier Posts: 126	How is that better than a typical gaff hook?

08-21-2009, 05:58 PM	#3
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	It won't tip over as easily when you lean it against a wall.

08-26-2009, 03:49 PM	#8
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	You will all get a first hand look at this gaff if you sign up for the Steve Moyer Memorial Tournament. Mike and his Uncle have generously donated one of their gaffs for the raffle which will be engraved with "MOYER MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT 2009". Thank you Mike! Please sign up ASAP! http://lajollakayakfishingadventures.com/Events.shtml TL-Matt Moyer