Flying Gaff Handle

Flying Gaff Handle
Details
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The slim, tapered tips of AFTCO's Taper-Tip Flying Gaffs slice through water faster and with greater accuracy to minimize the problems of gaffing powerful fish. Like our Taper-Tip Aluminum Gaffs, the shafts of our Flying Gaffs are "swaged" for uniform strength from end to end, thereby eliminating unnecessary weight. The hook seats in a tough plastic insert fitted into the gaff tip, and is held in place by a length of 30-lb. test line tied to a steel post affixed to the shaft. When a fish is gaffed, this line snaps, providing a clean and immediate release. A machined aluminum gimbal at the butt of the shaft secures the attachment rope; and along with the plastic insert in the tip, prevents water from seeping into the shaft. If dropped overboard, the gaff handle (minus hook) will float! Shafts are 6' 7" long, with 1-3/8" butt diameters fitted with two black non-slip grips, and anodized with a rich Gold or lustrous Black finish for beauty and resistance to corrosion. The barbed hooks are made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and will not straighten out in use. The triangular points give better penetration and are easy to sharpen. AFTCO Flying Gaff Hooks are available in 5, 6, 8, 10, & 13-inch sizes. All four fit in the same shaft.
Features
- Breakaway Hook
- Swaged Shafts for uniform strength
- Gaff Handle floats
- Black non-slip handle
Are there other sizes of fly gaff shafts?
Yes, we offer the FG8 which is an 8 foot gaff that uses the FGH4 hook that is 4 inches to keep the gear IGFA legal.
What is the most popular flying gaff hook?
The 8 inch is our most popular size followed by the 10 inch hook.
For more detailed explanations and answers, check out the guides below:
How To Select the Right AFTCO Gaff
AFTCO manufactures 33 different sizes of aluminum and fiberglass fixed-head and flying gaffs. How do you determine the handle length, hook size and best material for your application?
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Gaff Hook: Options & Explanations
AFTCO's Greg Stotesbury breaks down your options for gaff hooks and explains what makes AFTCO Stainless Steel Gaff Hooks special.
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Fish Gaffing 101: How To Gaff A Fish
Read on for answers to questions like how far back to place the gaff, determining the right right time to gaff the fish, what to do after you make contact and more.
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