Kage Gaff

[Mr. NiceGuy]

Originally Posted by Hammerhead_77

Now, the "hook" on a gaff isn't defined either...So I suppose you could create a very narrow gap "hook" with a sharpened cutting edge that could stab through the fish to "hook" it...but I think you are really walking a fine line.

Looks like a hook to me, right?




That's interesting to know we are required to carry a net with an 18" opening for undersized fish. I didn't know that.

[Hammerhead_77]

actually...since you are allowed to take skates, rays and sharks with a harpoon, I think you could simply take it with you incase you get a Thresher...in the bay...on your 3" swimbait... Just be aware of your surroundings.

All that said, I am going to look at doing a spring loaded gate on my gaff to keep 'butts from flopping off...

[anchovie]

I wouldn't call the Kage Gaff a harpoon. It's definitely a spear in my mind.

[acorad]

Originally Posted by anchovie

I wouldn't call the Kage Gaff a harpoon. It's definitely a spear in my mind.

I think a harpoon is a specific type of spear?

Either way, it looks to me like the intent of the wording is that the person m must be physically in the water, floating or swimming, in order to use either of them legally.

Andy

[Dannowar]

I can just imagine the captain ahab-esque flailing of harpoons in la jolla after one more season of this garbage.


There is no fish in la jolla that you need to stab in the head to land. Just use a gaff.