Gaff or Net? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rastrev · 08-07-2008, 05:32 PM

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Anyone know where I can buy an inexpensive gaff about two feet in length?

Squidco has some small ones with wooden handles for less than $10 too.

dsafety · 08-07-2008, 06:49 PM

Went to West Marine in O'side today. They had nothing under $45. I guess that I will have to grab the fish by the gills tomorrow if I catch anything big. That would be OK since I have had zero luck so far with anything worth keeping. Maybe if I hook up, some friendly member of the kayak nation will paddle over and lend a hand. One can only hope.

The next time I am near Squidco, I will check them out.

Thanks,

Bob

mc08066 · 08-08-2008, 07:19 AM

Don't be afraid to look at the gaffs at OEX. Good quality although priced
around $30.

esdees · 08-08-2008, 08:26 AM

Get one from OEX. They're meant to be used from a kayak.

Zed · 08-08-2008, 08:45 AM

The notorious FarmerTed and his Home Depo gaff.

Sherm · 08-08-2008, 09:33 AM

Squidco has short cheap gaffs that work fine. The only time I use a net is when fishing the bay. A lot of times you get those butts that are just short and netting them is the way to go. Nets have a tendancy to get in the way as well. A gaff or two are easily stored out of the way. I take two gaffs when I go out. One is a double hook cuda type gaff and the other is a single hooked squidco special.

Handymansd · 08-08-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

The notorious FarmerTed and his Home Depo gaff.

Nice YT, LJ has been producing green backs that size of late!

Doesn't that thing rust?

Zed · 08-08-2008, 12:47 PM

Ted lives in CO [you know how they are] and gets to yakfish maybe once a year. This pic is N of LA Bay and his first on the trip. Had to die. Frankly it should have been lipped like a bass.

The hook is rubberized, man! Ha.

08-07-2008, 06:49 PM	#2
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Went to West Marine in O'side today. They had nothing under $45. I guess that I will have to grab the fish by the gills tomorrow if I catch anything big. That would be OK since I have had zero luck so far with anything worth keeping. Maybe if I hook up, some friendly member of the kayak nation will paddle over and lend a hand. One can only hope. The next time I am near Squidco, I will check them out. Thanks, Bob

08-08-2008, 07:19 AM	#3
mc08066 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 51	Don't be afraid to look at the gaffs at OEX. Good quality although priced around $30.

08-08-2008, 08:26 AM	#4
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Get one from OEX. They're meant to be used from a kayak.

08-08-2008, 08:45 AM	#5
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	The notorious FarmerTed and his Home Depo gaff.

08-08-2008, 09:33 AM	#6
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Squidco has short cheap gaffs that work fine. The only time I use a net is when fishing the bay. A lot of times you get those butts that are just short and netting them is the way to go. Nets have a tendancy to get in the way as well. A gaff or two are easily stored out of the way. I take two gaffs when I go out. One is a double hook cuda type gaff and the other is a single hooked squidco special.

08-08-2008, 12:47 PM	#8
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Ted lives in CO [you know how they are] and gets to yakfish maybe once a year. This pic is N of LA Bay and his first on the trip. Had to die. Frankly it should have been lipped like a bass. The hook is rubberized, man! Ha.