Gaff Wrap

Sea Draggin · 06-09-2006, 05:13 PM

With the dolphin and cobia around, there seems to have been a rash of Gaff releases lately, so I thought I would share the method I use. This was shown to me many years ago by the captain of the Pelican, Arch( and his mate Justin at the time, Now captain of the Swordfish). Just giving credit where due.

It is a simple series of half-hitches, using either rigger cord or in this case I used masonary string. You want something relatively thick so it makes a nice ridge. This works wet or dry, hot or cold.

I wrapped the gaff in the picture over 5 years ago and short of a little sun bleach, you can see its still holding up well. I have bent a few, but never lost one.

I know, you have your way with hand grips and tape and all kinds of trash, but on my little boat, we keep it simple.

Double D · 06-09-2006, 07:37 PM

Are the half hitches something you can describe? I would like to do that to my gaffs, have a bunch of outrigger cord lying around

Thanks

Sea Draggin · 06-09-2006, 08:40 PM

I'm already one step ahead of you. I couldn't remember how I did it and it took me about 5 minutes to get the hang of it.

The best I can describe it is 1. Around the tree 2. Stick your head up through the hole 3. Then you crank down on it and force the knot to flip back over on itself.

Sea Draggin · 06-09-2006, 08:42 PM

Heres the last three

Sea Draggin · 06-09-2006, 08:59 PM

This is the best I could do for you.

Double D · 06-10-2006, 03:59 AM

Wow, thanks for taking the time

I'll try it tomorrow

Capt-D · 06-11-2006, 08:39 PM

Nice work there Jim!!

-D

O-SEA-D · 06-12-2006, 08:02 AM

That's cool, thanks Jimbo.

HOLWACHAGOT · 06-12-2006, 08:14 AM

The gaff on the OuterLimits was the same and I wanted to ask them to show me how to do it. You Rock Jim. Thanks.

Double D · 06-16-2006, 09:29 PM

SD-

Thanks for the inspiration, I've been meaning to do this for a while.

Now to nurse the blisters....

06-09-2006, 05:13 PM	#1
Sea Draggin I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 3,131 Credits: 1,186.8	Gaff Wrap With the dolphin and cobia around, there seems to have been a rash of Gaff releases lately, so I thought I would share the method I use. This was shown to me many years ago by the captain of the Pelican, Arch( and his mate Justin at the time, Now captain of the Swordfish). Just giving credit where due. It is a simple series of half-hitches, using either rigger cord or in this case I used masonary string. You want something relatively thick so it makes a nice ridge. This works wet or dry, hot or cold. I wrapped the gaff in the picture over 5 years ago and short of a little sun bleach, you can see its still holding up well. I have bent a few, but never lost one. I know, you have your way with hand grips and tape and all kinds of trash, but on my little boat, we keep it simple. Attached Images __________________ www.bluewaterjigs.com

06-09-2006, 08:40 PM	#3
Sea Draggin I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 3,131 Credits: 1,186.8	I'm already one step ahead of you. I couldn't remember how I did it and it took me about 5 minutes to get the hang of it. The best I can describe it is 1. Around the tree 2. Stick your head up through the hole 3. Then you crank down on it and force the knot to flip back over on itself. Attached Images __________________ www.bluewaterjigs.com

06-09-2006, 08:42 PM	#4
Sea Draggin I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 3,131 Credits: 1,186.8	Heres the last three Attached Images __________________ www.bluewaterjigs.com

06-09-2006, 08:59 PM	#5
Sea Draggin I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 3,131 Credits: 1,186.8	This is the best I could do for you. Attached Images __________________ www.bluewaterjigs.com

06-11-2006, 08:39 PM	#7
Capt-D You have your ideology and I have mine! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Severna Park, MD/OCMD Posts: 2,916 Credits: 820.6 Best Catch: Mrs. Capt-D and Liam	Nice work there Jim!! -D __________________ Capt-D Part-time Cockpit Monkey/Capt. Pegasus Sportfishing OCMD www.myspace.com/cappyd www.thumbdinger.com

06-09-2006, 07:37 PM	#2
Double D I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Point Pleasant, NJ Posts: 2,313 Credits: 2,558.0	Are the half hitches something you can describe? I would like to do that to my gaffs, have a bunch of outrigger cord lying around Thanks

06-10-2006, 03:59 AM	#6
Double D I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Point Pleasant, NJ Posts: 2,313 Credits: 2,558.0	Wow, thanks for taking the time I'll try it tomorrow

06-12-2006, 08:02 AM	#8
O-SEA-D I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 2,854 Credits: 799.3 Boat: 2000 26 Hydra Sports Home Port: MHC, NC Occupation: Telecomm Technician, Freelance Mate	That's cool, thanks Jimbo. __________________ RUN-OFF Sportfishing Charters Extreme Measures Charters Offshore Innovations Draggin Eyes Lures SQUIDNATION THERMZ Performance Wear Get your RUN-OFF Sportfishing T-Shirts here!!! John McGinty O-SEA-D 26' Hydra Sports

06-12-2006, 08:14 AM	#9
HOLWACHAGOT DON'T BE A BASSHOLE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CHESAPEAKE Posts: 3,402 Credits: 1,425.5 Boat: Reel Wake Home Port: Chesapeake Bay	The gaff on the OuterLimits was the same and I wanted to ask them to show me how to do it. You Rock Jim. Thanks.

06-16-2006, 09:29 PM	#10
Double D I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Point Pleasant, NJ Posts: 2,313 Credits: 2,558.0	SD- Thanks for the inspiration, I've been meaning to do this for a while. Now to nurse the blisters.... Attached Thumbnails

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