Anyone making pier gaffs now? I checked with Ironman and he is not.
Any help appreciated.
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Anyone making pier gaffs now? I checked with Ironman and he is not.
Any help appreciated.
I'd be interested as well, scouring the internet for a good one has left my eyes crossways
I noticed iron drags (like anchors) for coyote sets among trapping supplies (sometimes it pays to live in rural nowhere). With some adjustment they might serve, but no one is getting my Ironman original until they pry it from my . . . cart. :) It sits nicely in a hanging square-backed feed bucket with rope coiled.
Here's a thought...and I may be way out in left field here, so bear with me. Why couldn't you just buy a big 20/0 treble hook on line, weight it a bit, and tie on about 100 feet of parachute cord? Sees to me that would do the trick...
Making one (donating) for the Bryan Bennett Memorial tourney in June. ....try to win it is all I can say
Sorry guys for quiting the gaff thing.....there are quite a few out there
Thanks for the kind words on the gaff's......I am pleased with the way they turned out,and work pretty good sticking fish
J&M had the weighted treble hook kind the last time I was in there.....I have that style in 4 prong, with barbs that works good....I got it years ago at the Okaloosa pier house
Lifting 20+ pound fish requires a more substantial rope than paracord. Not for the breaking strength, but for the rope diameter that lets you get a better hold. i would think para would be too thin for a pier gaff application... YMMV.Quote:
Originally Posted by snakeeater
I was hoping someone herein was making pier gaffs. I'll have to check
other sources I suppose.
Try "The Greatful Lead Sinker Co." they have a 16/0 Pier gaff for 17.53 +17.00 shipping up to 60lb.so add some sinkers if you need any.
I'll be ordering one after our move, don't want to keep adding stuff to have to pack up now.
You can get your local tackle shop to order one if they have a account with "Big Rock Sports" they have them under their house brand "Sea Striker" but it will be more expensive
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Originally Posted by snakeeater
You'd have to have a way of molding the weight to the treble hook and you'd need braided rope instead of parachute chord -- and you don't need 100 ft. Parachute chord would work fine for 5 - 7 lb fish if you're using 4 lb line (and you don't have a net), but it would be too hard on the hands to bring a big fish up using it. I would only use it as a makeshift gaff for small fish if there were no other way of getting it up on the deck.
My gaff came from one of the big chains (Academy or Bass Pro or Cabelas - I don't remember which) and it seems like I paid $70 bucks or so for it. I got the rope at Home Depot in the size that looked about right for hauling up a nice-sized king mackerel. I don't remember the length of the rope - about 35 - 40 feet maybe?
Lots of things look like a proto-pier gaff, just waiting for you to add your skills . . . A king mackerel gaff need not be as large as a cobia gaff, and far more of those are caught, so build accordingly.
The picture loaded a couple posts below http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...tml#post113382
Go for half-inch braided (not twisted, which tangles lines more easily) rope and because all bridges and piers are not the same height choose your length wisely. Docking lines (2) with a built-in loop will let you add another length if you go to a taller pier with a loop to loop connection since Knots also snag fishing lines. Add a float if the line is not floating, because "helpful" googans happen when you are preoccupied.
Large trebles need weighting on the shank not because of sinking but because you want it to drop straight down into the wind and not blow into the line. Those bendable duck decoy weights can be wrapped around the shank or drop some pipe over the main shank, then crimp into place. You want 2 hook points into the fish so the fish does not rocker loose from end to end; a 4-prong is good, but a 3-prong beats zero prongs any day.
Personally, I would hope never, ever to step on a gaff built from a hook, but if I did I would be very thankful if the barb had been flattened or ground off. The fish cannot jump off if there is no barb and a barb puts a nastier hole into a perfectly good fish as you rip it out.
pier gaff - Google Search
Darn I guess my were to cheap.:D.....but it's just a tool to get fish up to the deck
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...tid=5791&stc=1This has a shelf price of $25 at Farm and Home Supply.
That would be perfect if the tines curved up more...with them angled out like that, they are less likely to get a good "stick" in a fish. And they would need sharpening to a fine pointQuote:
Originally Posted by midwestexile
I had one I made using 1/2" SS rod stock (it was the only SS rod stock I had at the time)...it had 5 prongs, with all of the shanks welded together. I haven't seen it since I loaned it to my brother several years ago.
Academy--O&H Mfg. 2.5" Bridge Gaff/Pier Hook | Academy
BPS--Offshore Angler 2-1/2'' Hook Bridge Gaff | Bass Pro Shops: The Best Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Gear (identical to the one from Academy but $25 more)
Frog-gigging.com--Stainless Steel Bridge or Pier Gaff (Weighted)
Ebay--pier gaff | eBay
Huntfishsupply--Price List
When I get my welding machine up and running, I may make a few and start selling them.
How big would that 20/0 be ? Like length and diameter ? I would think it would be big enoughQuote:
Originally Posted by jollymon
If your needing to gaff a submarine 20/0 will work, But you need a good rope, and a gym membershipQuote:
Originally Posted by Johntr21
Agree. Absolutely true that it needs sharpening and tuning the arm angles, but that's where the user takes it from "proto-gaff" for short money to useful tool. I think user should consider knife edge or triangle sharpening over needle point for durability.Quote:
Originally Posted by hammerhead
We loved you for selling a Ferrari-level gaff at Ford prices.Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman172
[QUOTThat would be perfect if the tines curved up more...with them angled out like that, they are less likely to get a good "stick" in a fish. And they would need sharpening to a fine point
I had one I made using 1/2" SS rod stock (it was the only SS rod stock I had at the time)...it had 5 prongs, with all of the shanks welded together. I haven't seen it since I loaned it to my brother several years ago.
Academy--O&H Mfg. 2.5" Bridge Gaff/Pier Hook | Academy
BPS--Offshore Angler 2-1/2'' Hook Bridge Gaff | Bass Pro Shops: The Best Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Gear (identical to the one from Academy but $25 more)
Frog-gigging.com--Stainless Steel Bridge or Pier Gaff (Weighted)
Ebay--pier gaff | eBay
Huntfishsupply--Price List
When I get my welding machine up and running, I may make a few and start selling them.E][/QUOTE] i have one of the O&H 2.5" from academy, definetely a nice lil sharp gaff, but unfortunately it only wieghs about 1 lb so too light, also worried that theres not enough gap on the hooks if i tried to use it on a larger fish
i have one of the O&H 2.5" from academy, definetely a nice lil sharp gaff, but unfortunately it only wieghs about 1 lb so too light, also worried that theres not enough gap on the hooks if i tried to use it on a larger fish[/QUOTE]Quote:
Originally Posted by fishingjunkie84
Make 'em like Ironman and I bet you can sell a bunch. I'd buy one!
There was a strong demand at first.....but slowly dwendald, to not many.....became like work and a hassle to ship for me.....you only need so many gaff's on the pier, and usually someone has one when needed (Gulf shores) anyway......problem might be on others, unless they know you.....owning one there is usually a tourist around willig to help out.....might even make his or her day helping in landing a fish
My pleasure was figuring out the process for making them,and the pleasure the users had having them.....they do work well with most larger fish.
What is one original worth to you?
Ironman i've seen your gaffs in action, if you ever decided to make more or sell one you have laying around you shoot me a price and im sure we can work out a satisfatory deal to both parties, i never try to price another mans work, they know better than me the time and cost of materials going into a project
I usually would make them in 3's.....making one for the tourney, and most likely 2 extra then, but planned on them hanging on the shelf for the future Bryan Bennett tourneys, so They would already be done.....that is more important then the money in the sale of them......helping Lisa out a little......I know there is way more that others do for it......and donations
Thanks for the kind words
I plan on fishing the tourney this year, maybe i will get lucky and win the one you build for it
If not winning maybe the winner would sell it to you.....many own 1 so you have that chance too.....thank you for fishing the tourney.....wish I could. ....never know
For comparison my Ironman gaff has four 1/2 inch stainless arms, just over 4 lbs with lead cylinder .75 inches around shaft between base and top of arm-points, 4.5 inch clearance of arms to center, round cone points on arms and 18 inches tall. No visible welds or sharp edges to snag or cut line.
mm rod stock, just slightly under 3/8in, 308 stainless. .....all the rest is correct.....tig welded the tear drop rope eye.....stick welded under lead prong's to main shaft.....pencil points needing slightly touched up with file to hone the points
The cobia gaff's were in 1/2 in stainless ,9 to 10lg points 5+ pounds
You sure that you won't make some, You can count me in for one ,maybe two but one for sureQuote:
Originally Posted by ironman172
I put a fork in me.....I'm done.....except for special events or people....sorry ......then they are gifts/donations
Understand...you truly have classQuote:
Originally Posted by ironman172
That really makes me treasure my Crimson Tide Gaff of Death. Thanks to Ironman!
http://i65.tinypic.com/2ia98is.jpg
I've got stainless rod cut for 5 more, but only working on this one to bring.....time is running short, still need to do some jerky,and tie some more jigs.....plus finish this gaff
Ironman you do very nice work, i'm sure whoever wins it will put it to good use
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Originally Posted by Haywire
No sir, THANK YOU.....for sharing your knowledge, with all of us, willingness to make the pier experience fun for all, very colorful post and tricks so all can catch more.....a great ambassador for the pier like many others on here and the pier family. ....a pleasure to call you a friend along with many others on the rock
Southern hospitality at it's finest! Thank you ALL
I am the proud owner of one of ironman's gaffs. mine sports a power T and orange weight. and an orange rope. GBO!!!
http://i68.tinypic.com/ogfjgy.jpg
Not my best work, I am out of practice....but......it's done ready to deliver for the future tourney
Working on the jerky now, plus a few more jigs in between
http://i65.tinypic.com/29puvtj.jpg
Not just making pier gaff's but deer jerky too
Love that stuff. Used to make pounds of it back when kids were little. They and their friends would swarm it like locusts.
Bring it to share while fishing on the pier, but some makes it to J&M a few days to get dropped off when there
The tourney is over now.....did someone that wanted a gaff, win the donated one , or was able to talk/buy from the winner of itQuote:
Originally Posted by ironman172
Thanks for any reply, my curiosity is killing me
I believe it was Terry Meirs.
if so, he will definitely put it to good use!