Capt. John

I just purchaced a used flying gaff pretty good shape I think is an aftco. The problem is the head wont stay in without holding the rope is it wore out or is there a trick? Thanks Capt. John.:banghead

Realtor

If it's like mine, I had to replace the plastic screw that came with it. the metal screw holds the Gaff in the handle a heck of alot better.

jim

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Xanadu

I have never depended on the plastic tension ring or the set screw to hold the head in. Now, it's not like we use one very often, but when I do here is the deal.



Your gaff head has a rope. Unwrap the rope and cleat it off through the hawse pipe if you have it. Run the rope from the head of the gaff tight back down the handle and when you get to the end, you should find a nice little groove that is exactly the right size for you to run your rope through and double the line back down the gaff. This will allow you to hold the rope twice with it bent over the end of the handle. You'll get plenty of tension, but when you strike the fish - hit it hard because you're probably only going to get one shot.



Oh, and sharp gaffs are a necessity!

Harry Brosofsky

Better yet, use a 75# zip tie to hold the gaff to the handle.

Harry

Capt. John

Thanks X I was wondering what the groove was for it looked like a gimble. I am not sure if my rope is long enough with it cleated to come around the groove but I will keep the rope tight add a piece of electical tape and sharpen the hell out of the tip that otta do it. Capt. John.:letsdrink

recess

i personally like the extra large zip ties like the ones used on hvac ducts they take a little more to break loose but the initial strike sinks home .Just hang on.

hmsmithjr

If your rope is that short you need to replace it with a new one. I believe that mine is approx 10 - 12 feet long.

flyliner

IGFA allows you thirty feet on your flyer.

depending on the size of your boat you may need that much or can get away with less, regardless, as stated earlier, it sounds like you need some new, longer line

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itsme

DUMB question alert!!!!!!!!

What exactly is a 'flying' gaff??? Obviously I know what a gaff is, but the 'flying' part is throwing me off. Could someone explain how it works or what the difference is from a regular gaff.

Sorry for my stupidity in advance...Thanks

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