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Old 07-27-2014, 03:21 PM   #1
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Way to go and congrats. On the gaff technique... underhand it. Hook pointing away from you, get it between you and the fish, that way if you miss you don't puncture your yak or wrap up your line. Then as the fish gets into position just firmly pull up and impale the fish.
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Old 07-27-2014, 05:27 PM   #2
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On the gaff technique... underhand it. Hook pointing away from you, get it between you and the fish, that way if you miss you don't puncture your yak or wrap up your line. Then as the fish gets into position just firmly pull up and impale the fish.
Great advice. Congrats on your first! Nothing like seeing that first one come to color!!
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Old 07-27-2014, 06:35 PM   #3
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Old 07-27-2014, 06:50 PM   #4
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I appreciate all advice.
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Old 07-27-2014, 06:55 PM   #5
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Congratulations on getting that first one!
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Old 07-27-2014, 07:49 PM   #6
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Awesome job! Putting the time in and getting the payoff!
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Old 07-27-2014, 08:00 PM   #7
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Congrats! Way to stick it out
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