Gaff Price

[jayjysmth]

Hey guys I have been offered a brand new Pompanette 4"x48" black gaff for $45 including shipping. Sound like a good deal to you. I only have til today to buy it. Sounds good to me but dont know anything about their gaffs. I usually use Aftco but this might be too good to pass up. Jay

[Double D]

List price is $70, seems like a good price

[jayjysmth]

Thats what i though. Guess i'll go ahead and grab it.

[#1Gaffman]

While were on the discussion of Gaffs

I though i would just ask, HAS ANYONE USED A TOPSHOT GAFF?


They look pretty cool but never got to use one. Do they work better then the normal gaff?

[jayjysmth]

I am no help on this question but someone with some knowledge will step up shortly. You know anything about these Pompanette gaffs?

[BTH284]

Topshot gaffs you ask?
Check out some of the BFT footage from the Run Off last year. You will see one in action. I also believe that Marty said Capt Brian uses one for cobia as well.

[POON MAN]

I used them a few times ,one of the boats i fished on had a complete set

well engineered in my eyes and they work

nice and light but still get the job done

I think that is what my Buddy Riptide uses for release fishing on Giants the smaller , hand held size

I own one of there tag sticks that i got from Melton's ions ago and it is a work of art to say the least

[Lowcountryboy]

While were on the discussion of Gaffs

I though i would just ask, HAS ANYONE USED A TOPSHOT GAFF?


They look pretty cool but never got to use one. Do they work better then the normal gaff?

I don't really like Topshots. You really have to swat at the fish like John Belushi in the Samurai Deli Skit on Saturday Night Live, hence the name Topshot. I have always gaffed by laying the gaff across the fish and pulling through, letting the weight of the fish do the hooking. I cringe every time I see ninja action boat side.

There was an editorial about Topshots in Marlin a few months ago.

Just my $.02...

[Lured Away]

I was looking at the Pompanette gaffs and only difference I saw fromt he Aftcos is the hook point. The Pomp one is fully rounded instead of a slicing style point. Was curious on any experiences.

[fish4bills]

I don't really like Topshots. You really have to swat at the fish like John Belushi in the Samurai Deli Skit on Saturday Night Live, hence the name Topshot. I have always gaffed by laying the gaff across the fish and pulling through, letting the weight of the fish do the hooking. I cringe every time I see ninja action boat side.

There was an editorial about Topshots in Marlin a few months ago.

Just my $.02...

I am not a fan either. They do make very good release gaffs whether your trying to release or not. There is a different style of sticking that you must use and I think Lowcountry's reference to SNL is right on the money. Most crews that I have spoken with about these gaffs admit to losing a nice fish before switching back to the rounded aftco style. My only experience with the Top Shot style is with a flying gaff and I personally will not have one as my primary stick on a blue marlin.