First gaff build - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TEAMFISH · 06-25-2012, 07:46 PM

Tried my hand at a gaff build for a buddy of mine. Hope he likes it.
If not I'll start taking offers

MrM · 06-25-2012, 07:54 PM

That looks great! Does it float?

TEAMFISH · 06-25-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MrM

That looks great! Does it float?

I'm afraid to check, but I'll let you know. I want another day of drying

HELLSTER INC. · 06-25-2012, 08:04 PM

Whats the starting bid?

MrM · 06-25-2012, 08:05 PM

I take it you did everything on that... Rod wraps and all? Is it hard to learn? Looks like fun.

TEAMFISH · 06-25-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MrM

I take it you did everything on that... Rod wraps and all? Is it hard to learn? Looks like fun.

Did everything. I've done a few rods. It not hard but I'm no way in the league with some of the guys on B.D. The best part is the rattlesnake skin. My son caught it at a jobsite he was working. I was a little nervous working with it but I'm pretty happy. Going to make my son a custom rod with the "rattler"

MrM · 06-25-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TEAMFISH

Did everything. I've done a few rods. It not hard but I'm no way in the league with some of the guys on B.D. The best part is the rattlesnake skin. My son caught it at a jobsite he was working. I was a little nervous working with it but I'm pretty happy. Going to make my son a custom rod with the "rattler"

I thought that was a snake skin.... Makes for a cool story, too. It looks great! Keep up the good work.

YakNutz · 06-25-2012, 08:18 PM

Nice work man.

mtnbykr2 · 06-25-2012, 08:18 PM

I'll take it...
that is BadA$$, specially the "skin"...very cool...I will start making the leash...you know, just in case...

TEAMFISH · 06-25-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

I'll take it...
that is BadA$$, specially the "skin"...very cool...I will start making the leash...you know, just in case...

Hah, I thought your would like it. When my kid brought me the skin I knew I had to try it. And in hind sight, I should've incorporated a lanyard on it. I don't really want to try and take the butt cap off but it might be possible.

TEAMFISH · 06-25-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

I'll take it...
that is BadA$$, specially the "skin"...very cool...I will start making the leash...you know, just in case...

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Originally Posted by HELLSTER INC.

Whats the starting bid?

Sorry HELLSTER, my customer approved

maui jim · 06-25-2012, 08:30 PM

Sweet!!!!!!! Snakeskin... I have about 4 skins, gave me cool ideas, beside a hat band

Now you need to bloody that bad boy up!,

TEAMFISH · 06-25-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by maui jim

Sweet!!!!!!! Snakeskin... I have about 4 skins, gave me cool ideas, beside a hat band

Now you need to bloody that bad boy up!,

It stirred up my mash potatoes too. Brett gets to bloody it up. I haven't even made myself one yet. Wonder if I use a hali or calico skin...mmmm.

mtnbykr2 · 06-25-2012, 08:40 PM

It"s comin around...

maui jim · 06-25-2012, 09:02 PM

Fellow reloader.....

fishinkid2010 · 06-25-2012, 09:17 PM

I like it! I've been thinking of trying my hand at using snake skin on the next rod I wrap. How tough was tanning the skin? Also did cutting it to be the perfect circumference give you any problems? I'm worried about leaving a noticeable seam.

skrilla · 06-25-2012, 09:29 PM

Nice work I like that trimar color. X2 on how tanning the skin went. Also how did it taste?

MrM · 06-25-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by maui jim

Fellow reloader.....

Noticed that. Was looking at buying a press myself here soon.

06-25-2012, 10:04 PM

That's a work of art!! Nice Job!

Cbad Mike · 06-25-2012, 10:19 PM

Nice job! Fish are going to jump on the gaff just to take a look at it.

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maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Sweet!!!!!!! Snakeskin... I have about 4 skins, gave me cool ideas, beside a hat band Now you need to bloody that bad boy up!, __________________

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YakNutz Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oside Posts: 57	Nice work man.

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fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	I like it! I've been thinking of trying my hand at using snake skin on the next rod I wrap. How tough was tanning the skin? Also did cutting it to be the perfect circumference give you any problems? I'm worried about leaving a noticeable seam. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

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skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Nice work I like that trimar color. X2 on how tanning the skin went. Also how did it taste? __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

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yani Guest Posts: n/a	That's a work of art!! Nice Job!

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Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Nice job! Fish are going to jump on the gaff just to take a look at it.