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In [[fishing]], a '''gaff''' is a pole with a sharp hook on the end that is used to stab a large fish and then lift the fish into the boat. Ideally, the hook is placed under the backbone. Gaffs are used when the weight of the fish exceeds the breaking point of the fishing line or the fishing pole, but cannot of course be used if it is intended to release the fish unharmed after capture. |
In [[fishing]], a '''gaff''' is a pole with a sharp hook on the end that is used to stab a large [[fish]] and then lift the fish into the boat. Ideally, the hook is placed under the [[Vertebral column|backbone]]. Gaffs are used when the weight of the fish exceeds the breaking point of the [[fishing line]] or the [[fishing pole]], but cannot of course be used if it is intended to release the fish unharmed after capture. |
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A "flying gaff" is a specialized type of gaff used for securing and controlling very large fish. The hook part of the gaff (the head) detaches when sufficient force is used, somewhat like a [[Harpoon|harpoon's]] dart. The head is secured to the boat with a length of heavy rope or cable. |
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In fishing, a gaff is a pole with a sharp hook on the end that is used to stab a large fish and then lift the fish into the boat. Ideally, the hook is placed under the backbone. Gaffs are used when the weight of the fish exceeds the breaking point of the fishing line or the fishing pole, but cannot of course be used if it is intended to release the fish unharmed after capture.
A "flying gaff" is a specialized type of gaff used for securing and controlling very large fish. The hook part of the gaff (the head) detaches when sufficient force is used, somewhat like a harpoon's dart. The head is secured to the boat with a length of heavy rope or cable.