Fishing Gaffs Buyers Guide

If you want to get up close to the action when fishing, here's what you need to know when buying the best fishing gaff:

What material should my fishing gaff be made of?

Fibreglass and aluminium are the most popular materials used to construct fishing gaffs. While both are fairly comparable, fibreglass is somewhat more flexible when bent and aluminium has a more elegant anodized finish. When it comes down to it, the sort of material is determined by your individual preferences.

What shape gaff hook should I buy?

Nothing is more frustrating than watching your fish slip away at the final second after a hard struggle, which is why the gaff hook design is critical. A squared gaff hook is used in some premium fishing gaffs. Unlike more rounded hook designs, its squared hook design causes the fish to sit in the gap, assuring that it will not fall off the gaff once hooked.

However a traditional rounded hook gaff is easier to hook the fish in the first place.

What length of fishing gaff do I need?

The length of your gaff will be determined by the sort of fish you intend to catch. Because of their proximity to the water, smaller fishing gaffs are the best fishing gaffs for kayaks and small tinnies. If you're after fish like tuna, or mackerel, you'll need a larger fishing gaff for grappling and pulling them alongside the boat.