New Gaff - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tagyak · 06-18-2012, 01:59 PM

nice gaff; not sure though the type of shaft you bought. if it is a women's flex or senior flex shaft it may be a little whippy or might give more when you try to plunge that gaff into the fish.
for the guys who may want to do this themselves they should consider a stiff or reg flex shaft. take a look at the flex and see if it is a (s) or (r) flex.
just my few cents worth of comments. but nice gaff again and good job on the wrap.

fishsouthcounty · 06-18-2012, 04:42 PM

radddd....i work at a local country club and a member broke their golf ball retriever(for hitting in the lake)...metal tube about 3/4 inch wide. Hollow on the inside but thick enough walls to sustain some pressure it seems. Been putting off making a gaff out of it for a couple weeks but you may have inspired me.

Pinoyfisher · 06-18-2012, 06:25 PM

Great looking gaff, might have to borrow the idea. Anyone know where I can see a tutorial on how to wrap?

taggermike · 06-18-2012, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback. Dave K., I'll have some thing covering the tip when I head out. I usually just stab a tennis ball on the end. I find I get get it off with my feet when I need to. I'm not sure what kind of club I used. There was a whole big can of them to choose from. Its carbon fiber and felt about as stiff as a thin piece of calcutta would be. For $5 I figured if it didn't work I get get a few more. Pinoy, basic wrapping is pretty easy. You can take it as far as you want after that. Mike

06-18-2012, 01:59 PM	#1
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	nice gaff; not sure though the type of shaft you bought. if it is a women's flex or senior flex shaft it may be a little whippy or might give more when you try to plunge that gaff into the fish. for the guys who may want to do this themselves they should consider a stiff or reg flex shaft. take a look at the flex and see if it is a (s) or (r) flex. just my few cents worth of comments. but nice gaff again and good job on the wrap.

06-18-2012, 04:42 PM	#2
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	radddd....i work at a local country club and a member broke their golf ball retriever(for hitting in the lake)...metal tube about 3/4 inch wide. Hollow on the inside but thick enough walls to sustain some pressure it seems. Been putting off making a gaff out of it for a couple weeks but you may have inspired me.

06-18-2012, 06:25 PM	#3
Pinoyfisher Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 34	Great looking gaff, might have to borrow the idea. Anyone know where I can see a tutorial on how to wrap?

06-18-2012, 07:42 PM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Thanks for the positive feedback. Dave K., I'll have some thing covering the tip when I head out. I usually just stab a tennis ball on the end. I find I get get it off with my feet when I need to. I'm not sure what kind of club I used. There was a whole big can of them to choose from. Its carbon fiber and felt about as stiff as a thin piece of calcutta would be. For $5 I figured if it didn't work I get get a few more. Pinoy, basic wrapping is pretty easy. You can take it as far as you want after that. Mike