Perfect Gaff For a Kayak!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 02:20 PM

Besides from the brand new Hobie PA12, the best thing for a kayak I saw at the iCast convention this year would be the telescope gaff by Baker Precision Fishing Tools that has a built in gaff.
The gaff you can get in 3 sizes:
the smallest is only about 10 1/2 inch long and pulls out to about 2 feet and the scales weight up to 26lbs

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Baker...h-All+Products

maui jim · 07-23-2012, 02:24 PM

Is it a Floater or Sinker????

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by maui jim

Is it a Floater or Sinker????

it is a floater!!!

Dave k · 07-23-2012, 02:35 PM

I'd be curious to see it in person. If its got a spring scale built in, it means the hook will have some 'give'. Personally, I'd rather have the gaff be a little more solid when swinging on a 30# fish. If I'm using a gaff, I can weigh the fish at home or on the beach.

Not saying there isn't a market for it, just a little too gimmicky for my taste.

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave k

I'd be curious to see it in person. If its got a spring scale built in, it means the hook will have some 'give'. Personally, I'd rather have the gaff be a little more solid when swinging on a 30# fish. If I'm using a gaff, I can weigh the fish at home or on the beach.

Not saying there isn't a market for it, just a little too gimmicky for my taste.

I understand what your saying here and I felt the same way.
the main reason I really liked it was how compact it was and how long it would expand out to.
get for saving space and now have a gaff just out there

jorluivil · 07-23-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave k

I'd be curious to see it in person. If its got a spring scale built in, it means the hook will have some 'give'. Personally, I'd rather have the gaff be a little more solid when swinging on a 30# fish. If I'm using a gaff, I can weigh the fish at home or on the beach.

Not saying there isn't a market for it, just a little too gimmicky for my taste.

I agree. It looks like some thought went into this but i don't think it was meant to be put through the abuse gear takes on a kayak. If it only reads up to 26lbs it means that its probably not made to gaff a 40lb wsb or a 30lb yt. What do you do then?

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I agree. It looks like some thought went into this but i don't think it was meant to be put through the abuse gear takes on a kayak. If it only reads up to 26lbs it means that its probably not made to gaff a 40lb wsb or a 30lb yt. What do you do then?

Glad you guys are pointing this out I was thinking about getting one to try out but now I don't know if it is worth the risk

jorluivil · 07-23-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Yakin

Glad you guys are pointing this out I was thinking about getting one to try out but now I don't know if it is worth the risk

my next gaff will a bamboo gaff

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

my next gaff will a bamboo gaff

right now I have one of those foot long green ones that float.
You know kinda like those candy bars stuck in Candy's teeth?

bus kid · 07-23-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

my next gaff will a bamboo gaff

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ht=bamboo+gaff
PM fishaholic there is swapmeet this saturday in LB maybe he can bring you one.

vincentek9 · 07-23-2012, 04:59 PM

goes up to 26lbs huh.... very nice for most fish, but will the scale max out and break if i'm trying to yank a 40# fish on the yak?

Yakin · 07-23-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vincentek9

goes up to 26lbs huh.... very nice for most fish, but will the scale max out and break if i'm trying to yank a 40# fish on the yak?

I dont know how the guts of it is set up. But the best way to test it is put it on a puller and see where it breaks at?

mazilla · 07-23-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Yakin

I dont know how the guts of it is set up. But the best way to test it is put it on a puller and see where it breaks at?

Everybody pool up the $24+ and somebody put it to the test...I'd pay a buck or two to find out.

StinkyMatt · 07-23-2012, 08:23 PM

Stick with hook............no breakie

Stick with hook with telescoping thingy with a spring thing with a scale thingy.........lots of breakie.

Keep it simple.

jorluivil · 07-23-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Stick with hook............no breakie

Stick with hook with telescoping thingy with a spring thing with a scale thingy.........lots of breakie.

Keep it simple.

The K.I.S.S principle

Keep
It
Simple
Stupid

No pun intended

mtnbykr2 · 07-24-2012, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Stick with hook............no breakie

Stick with hook with telescoping thingy with a spring thing with a scale thingy.........lots of breakie.

Keep it simple.

Matt, you have such a way with words, so scientific....

Dave k · 07-24-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Yakin

I understand what your saying here and I felt the same way.
the main reason I really liked it was how compact it was and how long it would expand out to.
get for saving space and now have a gaff just out there

If you want something that is compact, check out the adjustable one from Promar. The float too and are a little longer... with a max of 2' this one is too short for my liking as well. Personally I'd go at least 3 feet, preferably 4. Easier to get a headshot on that WSB doing his death circles on the surface, especially with an 8' rod.

just my opinion and preference though.

07-23-2012, 02:24 PM	#2
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Is it a Floater or Sinker???? __________________

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vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 531	goes up to 26lbs huh.... very nice for most fish, but will the scale max out and break if i'm trying to yank a 40# fish on the yak? __________________

07-23-2012, 02:35 PM	#4
Dave k Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 110	I'd be curious to see it in person. If its got a spring scale built in, it means the hook will have some 'give'. Personally, I'd rather have the gaff be a little more solid when swinging on a 30# fish. If I'm using a gaff, I can weigh the fish at home or on the beach. Not saying there isn't a market for it, just a little too gimmicky for my taste.

07-23-2012, 08:23 PM	#14
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Stick with hook............no breakie Stick with hook with telescoping thingy with a spring thing with a scale thingy.........lots of breakie. Keep it simple.