Best flying gaff

pelagic predator · 12-18-2007, 05:27 PM

Who makes the best flying gaffs?

Nick C · 12-18-2007, 06:06 PM

Get a Poon Harpoon!

snooknreds2 · 12-18-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick C

Get a Poon Harpoon!

pelagic predator · 12-18-2007, 09:35 PM

I already have a harpoon, I was just wondering about who makes the best flyer.

snooknreds2 · 12-19-2007, 07:56 AM

dont spend the money

quack quack · 12-19-2007, 08:10 AM

All flyers are about the same.See if you can get a used one some were to save cash.But if not the top shots and aftcos would be my choice.

PURPLE FEVER · 12-19-2007, 10:04 AM

AFTCO for the money.I would suggest a harpoon and a flyer especially if you will be daytime swording.

Nightfighter · 12-19-2007, 11:57 AM

Don't get the one with the barb to the outside of the gap.

It will tear/scratch everything up. I don't remember the brand name.

Flyin By · 12-19-2007, 12:33 PM

AFTCO for sure.

quack quack · 12-19-2007, 01:27 PM

Top Shot Tackle Australia - Flyer Gaffs

Aftco Flying Gaffs

wahooman · 12-19-2007, 03:27 PM

Top shot hands down. Yes it is a little more money, but if you are going to stick a fish that needs a flyer you want the best.

pelagic predator · 12-19-2007, 04:18 PM

My next question is hook size, it looks like either Aftco or top shot are the best.

Tuna Devil · 12-19-2007, 04:47 PM

You need to get the one that doesn't release, and then proceeds to beat the hell out out of you as you are getting dragged down the gunnel.

Just kidding.

I like the aftco. 6 inch will work the 8 is nice if you get a good one.

I would get the 8 inch and if you think it is to big for the fish use the straight gaff.

pelagic predator · 12-20-2007, 02:07 PM

thanks TD.

BirdDog0219 · 12-20-2007, 09:32 PM

the best flyer hands down is built by tom's gaffs can get local from the builder in Davie his numbers in the phone book. You can see them at Lmr or Tommy green's or most high end tackel shops. He will build to suit.

12-18-2007, 05:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
pelagic predator Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: contender 31 Best Catch: 60inch swordfish Occupation: Highschool (freshman) Posts: 271	Best flying gaff Who makes the best flying gaffs?

12-18-2007, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,159	Get a Poon Harpoon! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

12-19-2007, 07:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
snooknreds2 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dania Beach, Fl Boat: Fishing, mountain biking,scuba diving, skate boarding, playing drums Occupation: Ocean Engineer / sign maker Posts: 711	dont spend the money __________________ "COLLEGE... THE BEST 7 YEARS OF MY LIFE" I will miss fishing 4 days a week every week Top of the line wedding Photography by LIMELIGHT Photos www.stepintothelimelight.com

12-19-2007, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,637	All flyers are about the same.See if you can get a used one some were to save cash.But if not the top shots and aftcos would be my choice. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

12-19-2007, 11:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Nightfighter Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Delray Beach Occupation: Brain Stergeon Posts: 481	Don't get the one with the barb to the outside of the gap. It will tear/scratch everything up. I don't remember the brand name. __________________ Night Fighters Lures NightFightersLures.com Swordfish Guide http://Swordfishguide.com

12-18-2007, 09:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
pelagic predator Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: contender 31 Best Catch: 60inch swordfish Occupation: Highschool (freshman) Posts: 271	I already have a harpoon, I was just wondering about who makes the best flyer.

12-19-2007, 10:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
PURPLE FEVER Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pompano beach,fla. Posts: 413	AFTCO for the money.I would suggest a harpoon and a flyer especially if you will be daytime swording.

12-19-2007, 12:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Flyin By Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sebastian, FL Boat: 29' Hydra-Sports CC two F225 Yams and lots of toys Occupation: School Resource Officer Posts: 218	AFTCO for sure. __________________ "When the Lights go off, its time to play"

12-19-2007, 01:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,637	Top Shot Tackle Australia - Flyer Gaffs Aftco Flying Gaffs __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

12-19-2007, 03:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
wahooman Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boca Raton Boat: Ocean Master 31 Best Catch: Blue Marlin 605; Swordfish 257 Posts: 78	Top shot hands down. Yes it is a little more money, but if you are going to stick a fish that needs a flyer you want the best.

12-19-2007, 04:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
pelagic predator Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: contender 31 Best Catch: 60inch swordfish Occupation: Highschool (freshman) Posts: 271	My next question is hook size, it looks like either Aftco or top shot are the best.

12-19-2007, 04:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,899	You need to get the one that doesn't release, and then proceeds to beat the hell out out of you as you are getting dragged down the gunnel. Just kidding. I like the aftco. 6 inch will work the 8 is nice if you get a good one. I would get the 8 inch and if you think it is to big for the fish use the straight gaff. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

12-20-2007, 02:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
pelagic predator Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: contender 31 Best Catch: 60inch swordfish Occupation: Highschool (freshman) Posts: 271	thanks TD.

12-20-2007, 09:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
BirdDog0219 Lines In Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ft.laud Boat: fishing Occupation: Marine electronics tech Posts: 81	the best flyer hands down is built by tom's gaffs can get local from the builder in Davie his numbers in the phone book. You can see them at Lmr or Tommy green's or most high end tackel shops. He will build to suit.

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