b'Feature Kingfish around a metre or larger need a gaff to secure the fish as they are too large to net.This Aftco gaff with stainless steel hook and corrosion-resistant anodized aluminium is made to last and needed for big fish like tuna.He saw his chance but lunged at thethe prized catch no matter whatand always in a safe place in the fish and his shot wasnt deep enoughspecies and experienced anglersboat out of the way until needed.with the net to go under it and theknow many big fish are lost atWhen you catch a bigger fish such metal edge hit the trev in the head, itthe boat when those hesitate. as a kingfish that wont fit into your woke up and took off again.The trevlanding net and you have decided crashed into the side of the net, andGAFF to keep it, then the gaff can be as he tried to lift the net for anotherGaffing is of course more difficultdeployed.The angler should back attempt, he somehow managed to getwhen trying to land a large thrashingup out of the way and back off the mesh over the hook and rippedfish on the surface, gaffs arethe reels drag slightly, so if it goes it out of the trevallys soft mouth! also dangerous to anglers, and Iwrong and the fish takes off again.I watched in disgust as theshould know having a marlin gaffIt is best for the gaffer to hold the beautiful conditioned trev swamslice my shin open which neededleader with one hand and place the away and could only imagine howsixteen stiches.Hence whygaff over or under the head and tasty that fresh sashimi wouldpeople not familiar using a gaffsink the hook into the fish, while have been later that night whilecan be apprehensive with them. lifting to ensure the placement is consoling myself with a cold ale. The first thing you must do is ensuresecure before the full weight is taken Confidence is a key part of securingyour gaff is sharp, keep it sharpwhen lifting straight into the boat.38FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'