drop gaff.

[Rocker]

who needs tools when ya have hands that has pulled up a few doubles this winter ..oops i have also shook off a couple decent fish also

Ahh, see I wouldn't have lost any fish with my red nek gator hook!...

 

[<(Andy2009)>]

I would love to see the pirk that treble fits on

Nice job mate.
Davy

I'd love to see the cod that would take a pirk with hooks that size!

 

[<(Andy2009)>]

Ahh, see I wouldn't have lost any fish with my red nek gator hook!...

I would still say a dropnet is a safer and more convenient option, saves you from damaging a fish if you wanted to return it or were fishing a match, etc. Also, if it is a very good fish, the dropnet is easier to handle as all the fishes weight is centered in the middle of the net, where as a gaff depending on how many points it has can just tear through the fishes flesh if its is gaffed in the incorrect place, that why I prefer dropnets and single hook gaffs.

Still a very good little invention though mate, hopefully you'll get some more good coddies next season to put it to good use. Well done on your creation.

 

[Rocker]

Cheers Andy! If Im Lucky enoughto get the chance to use it you lot will be the first to know.

 

[codseeker]

trouble with a drop net if its windy and swells running it can be arkward trying to get the net close to the fish unless ya have got quite a bit weight inside . i wud certainly agree about a gaff allways thought of making one out of drain rods where ya can screw them together and adjust the lentgh and easy to carry also

 

[Rocker]

i wud certainly agree about a gaff allways thought of making one out of drain rods where ya can screw them together and adjust the lentgh and easy to carry also

Now that's another good idea! You've got me thinking now.

 

[The Plum]

Aye, only cos you've been struggling with them roed up whiteys on the Heugh..
hahaha

lol hahaha