Thread: Newbie question

Are there nets or gaffs to use at the pier? If not will some folks be nice enough to hep us out and let us use there's?

Gafs and nets are allowed at the pier but most people will help you

There aren't any 'community or pier property' gaffs/nets.
People targeting larger species, generally have one or the other or both, and if you ask nicely they may help you or let you use theirs.

There is usually both available from fellow fisherman. Some will let you use theirs and some will do the netting for you. If you're polite, most will not have a problem with it. The folks at the gulf shores pier are the best I've found along the whole coast. With that said, recently all nets were busy at the same time and you would have to wait. It also depends on the time of day. Sometimes are busier than others and sometimes a net may not be available. When needed, a gaff works the same way. Some are particular on letting someone else use their gear but usually willing to gaff it for you. Have fun and good fishing!

[quote author=fshntime link=topic=2901.msg26219#msg26219 date=1363568445]
There is usually both available from fellow fisherman. Some will let you use theirs and some will do the netting for you. If you're polite, most will not have a problem with it. The folks at the gulf shores pier are the best I've found along the whole coast. With that said, recently all nets were busy at the same time and you would have to wait. It also depends on the time of day. Sometimes are busier than others and sometimes a net may not be available. When needed, a gaff works the same way. Some are particular on letting someone else use their gear but usually willing to gaff it for you. Have fun and good fishing!
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^^^^^^^^^^^^

If someone lets you use a gaff DO NOT slam it on the deck

And also DO NOT grab a net or gaff that isn't yours without asking..

[quote author=Peaches link=topic=2901.msg26224#msg26224 date=1363572879]
If someone lets you use a gaff DO NOT slam it on the deck

And also DO NOT grab a net or gaff that isn't yours without asking..
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+ 1

+2, god that erritates me :wall:

+ 3

x 50 ;D