Flying Gaff Hook Size Preference?

swordfish123 · 02-03-2006, 10:40 PM

Thinking about investing in a flying gaff so I'm just wondering what ya'lls preference on hook spread is. With the aftco, I have seen a lot of people with the 8'' and 10'' spread.

I am looking into Top Shot flyers though and I asked the guys at LMR who sell TopShot and they thought the 6'' was plenty for swords. I've seen GIANT $600 hooks in there, and if anyones going to try to sell you something its them, so I found that opinion interesting.

Just looking for ya'lls opinion. I havent seen any brands that offer a "Get a Harpoon" size so no use in throwin that up on the boards and starting that crap over again

Thanks!

Nightfighter · 02-03-2006, 11:06 PM

I have a 8", 10" and harpoon. On my boat I carry all three.
I mostly just use the harpoon now, because it's easier.
But when using the gaffs I found I reached for the 8" more often, and found that the 8" gap was a bit large in most cases. What I'm trying to say is the 6" would probably be best in most cases, but I also think you should always be ready for a sea monster.

Shark Tagger · 02-04-2006, 01:01 PM

I also have a 10, although i prefer a harpoon on the soft meet swordfish, I have found big gaffs to rip up the meat if you dont get the head shot.

Good Luck

Duke · 02-04-2006, 08:30 PM

If I only had 1, I go with the 6". If I need more I always have a couple of the 4" 7foot straight gaffs...

02-03-2006, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	Flying Gaff Hook Size Preference? Thinking about investing in a flying gaff so I'm just wondering what ya'lls preference on hook spread is. With the aftco, I have seen a lot of people with the 8'' and 10'' spread. I am looking into Top Shot flyers though and I asked the guys at LMR who sell TopShot and they thought the 6'' was plenty for swords. I've seen GIANT $600 hooks in there, and if anyones going to try to sell you something its them, so I found that opinion interesting. Just looking for ya'lls opinion. I havent seen any brands that offer a "Get a Harpoon" size so no use in throwin that up on the boards and starting that crap over again Thanks!

02-03-2006, 11:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nightfighter Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Occupation: Brain Stergeon Posts: 486	I have a 8", 10" and harpoon. On my boat I carry all three. I mostly just use the harpoon now, because it's easier. But when using the gaffs I found I reached for the 8" more often, and found that the 8" gap was a bit large in most cases. What I'm trying to say is the 6" would probably be best in most cases, but I also think you should always be ready for a sea monster. __________________ Night Fighters Lures NightFightersLures.com Swordfish Guide http://Swordfishguide.com

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02-04-2006, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 920	I also have a 10, although i prefer a harpoon on the soft meet swordfish, I have found big gaffs to rip up the meat if you dont get the head shot. Good Luck

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Duke Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 271	If I only had 1, I go with the 6". If I need more I always have a couple of the 4" 7foot straight gaffs...

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