Gaff lanyard good or bad? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

stevie951 · 03-12-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

Hey all,
I read a recent report by "mckenzie" where a sizable YT pulled a gaff from his hands and took a dive, which makes we wonder how that would have panned out if he had his arm through a lanyard.

Best regards,

Dave

I read the same post and now have a concern with my gaff being Leashed to the kayak.. Could said leash have been Yanked on to pull the YT back up, or was McKenzie's leashless set up the best option in the situation?

fishnfoool · 03-12-2016, 01:03 PM

Unless you like going for a swim. No

Geno Machino · 03-12-2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fishnfoool

Unless you like going for a swim. No

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YakDout · 03-12-2016, 01:13 PM

Just hang on to it with firm grip and you'll be fine.

Dave Legacy · 03-12-2016, 01:20 PM

Sweet, thanks for the feedback!

Mr. NiceGuy · 03-12-2016, 07:56 PM

Good question.

pulls mustache, ponders, ....

Might be useful to make a gaff that floats.

What about tethering it to a small buoy behind your seat?

http://www.amazon.com/Polyform-Buoy-...keywords=buoys

jorluivil · 03-12-2016, 07:58 PM

if the gaff doesn't float leash it

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03-12-2016, 01:03 PM	#2
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 303	Unless you like going for a swim. No

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YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Just hang on to it with firm grip and you'll be fine.

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Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	Sweet, thanks for the feedback!