Thread: Who's Building Pier Gaffs?

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Darn I guess my were to cheap......but it's just a tool to get fish up to the deck

This has a shelf price of $25 at Farm and Home Supply.

Originally Posted by midwestexile

This 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 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.

Originally Posted by jollymon

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

How big would that 20/0 be ? Like length and diameter ? I would think it would be big enough

Originally Posted by Johntr21

How big would that 20/0 be ? Like length and diameter ? I would think it would be big enough

If your needing to gaff a submarine 20/0 will work, But you need a good rope, and a gym membership

Originally Posted by hammerhead

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 point.

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.

Originally Posted by ironman172

pier gaff - Google Search

Darn I guess my were to cheap......but it's just a tool to get fish up to the deck

We loved you for selling a Ferrari-level gaff at Ford prices.

[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

Originally Posted by fishingjunkie84

[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]

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]

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?