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Aftco Gaffs

 

AFTCO TAG STICKS



With that big blue boat side and her picture taken, why not plant a tag and assist efforts to ensure billfish survival. The AFTCO Tag Sticks show the fleet that you are ready to do your part for conservation. The AFTCO Tag Sticks feature the same light, strong "swaged" aluminum shaft as AFTCO gaffs, as well as the same tapered tip design for quick, accurate handling in the water. Gold anodized finish; the overall length is 6 feet. Either of our two choices of heads can be threaded into the end of the shaft, and are easily replaceable. TSH 1 tag stick heads fit standard National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) tags with slotted metal heads designed for "forked" applicators. TSH 2 tag stick heads fit standard Billfish Foundation (TBF) tags, and current NMFS tags with nylon heads designed for "pointed" applicators.
 

 

5468320006 AFTCO 006/L   Aluminum Tag Stick  6' Taper  Tip Shaft 65.99

 

5468320066 AFTCO TSH1 TAG STICK HEAD For Metal Tags - SOLD OUT 5.99

 

5468320067 AFTCO TSH2 TAG STICK HEAD For Plastic Tags 4.49

 

 

AFTCO FLYING GAFFS

 

 

   Fish too big for a fixed AFTCO Gaff? What a terrible problem to have, but fortunately we have the answer, AFTCO Flying Gaffs and Hooks. Sized to land any thing short of Giant Bluefin, AFTCO Flyers belong on any serious sport fishing boat, whether big or small. Available in traditional gold and the new black anodized handles, these flyers are ready to help you land your catch when matched with Canyon flying gaff ropes. The slim, tapered tips of AFTCO's Taper Tip Flying Gaffs slice through water faster and with greater accuracy to minimize the problems of gaffing powerful fish. Like AFTCO's Taper Tip Aluminum Gaffs, the shafts of these Flying Gaffs are "swaged" for uniform strength from end to end, thereby eliminating unnecessary weight. The hook seats in a tough plastic insert that is fitted into the gaff tip, and is held in place by a length of 20 lb. test line tied to a steel post affixed to the shaft. When a fish is gaffed, this line snaps, providing a clean and immediate release. A machined aluminum gimbal at the butt of the shaft secures the attachment rope; and along with the plastic insert in the tip, prevents water from seeping into the shaft. If dropped overboard, the gaff will float! Shafts are 6 feet long and are fitted with two black non slip grips, and anodized for beauty and resistance to corrosion. The barbed hooks are made from corrosion resistant stainless steel and will not straighten out in use. The triangular point gives better penetration and is easy to sharpen. All three flying gaff hooks will fit into the standard 6' handle.
 

5468340000 AFTCO 006FG  FLY GAFF HANDLE  6'  GOLD 161.99

 

5468342000 AFTCO 006FGB  FLY GAFF HANDLE  6'  Black 169.99

 

5468350000 AFTCO FGH5 FLY GAFF HOOK   5"
 
119.99

 

5468360000 AFTCO FGH6 FLY GAFF HOOK   6" 142.99

 

5468380000 AFTCO FGH8 FLY GAFF HOOK   8" 174.99

 

 

AFTCO FIXED GAFFS

 

  When it comes to gaffs, the name to trust is AFTCO. The slim, tapered shape of AFTCO's Taper Tip Aluminum Gaffs makes them lightning fast in the water, easier to maneuver, and deadly accurate. They're stronger and lighter too, so they bring fish into the boat with less flailing and confusion. The shafts are made from corrosion resistant marine aluminum, and they are "swaged" for uniform strength from end to end, but with no unnecessary weight. Taper Tip Gaffs are available in traditional rich Gold anodized finish for lasting beauty and resistance to corrosion. All models are fitted with soft but rugged black grips molded from the same non-slip material found on the finest fishing rods. Black vinyl butt caps seal out corrosive moisture and prevent deck scarring. The gaff hooks are fashioned from stainless steel rods, with easy to sharpen triangular points. The bottom line; when your trophy fish or next meal is boat side, you want an AFTCO in your hands or your mate's.  **NOTE: Additional Shipping Charges may apply to Gaffs over 6 feet in length.

5468306243 AFTCO 243L ALUMINUM GAFF   2"HOOK 3'HANDLE TAPER TIP GOLD 56.99

 

5468306244 AFTCO 244L ALUMINUM GAFF   2"HOOK 4'HANDLE TAPER TIP  GOLD 61.99

 

5468307256 AFTCO 256H ALUMINUM GAFF   2"HOOK 6'HANDLE TAPER TIP GOLD 87.99

 

5468307366 AFTCO 366H ALUMINUM GAFF   3"HOOK 6'HANDLE TAPER TIP GOLD 99.99

 

5468307368 AFTCO 368H ALUMINUM GAFF   3"HOOK 8'HANDLE TAPER TIP GOLD** 119.99

 

5468307464 AFTCO 464H ALUMINUM GAFF   4"HOOK 4'HANDLE TAPER TIP GOLD 85.99

 

5468307465 AFTCO 465H ALUMINUM GAFF   4"HOOK 5'HANDLE TAPER TIP GOLD 90.99

 

5468307466 AFTCO 466H ALUMINUM GAFF   4"HOOK 6'HANDLE TAPER TIP GOLD 101.99

 

5468307468 AFTCO 468H ALUMINUM GAFF   4"HOOK 8'HANDLE TAPER TIP GOLD** 124.99

 

5468307586 AFTCO 568H ALUMINUM GAFF   5"HOOK 6'HANDLE TAPER TIP GOLD 115.99

 

 

AFTCO TAILER

   With catch and release ethics continuing to grow, the AFTCO "Tailer" can help handle fish too large for a landing net intended for release.  The Aftco Tailer provides safer control of boated fish and allows for injury-free tagging. The AFTCO "Tailer" helps you bring a boated fish under control quickly and safely, it's the ideal way to control fish while you measure them for legal size, and can be a big help in lifting fish as heavy as 100 pounds into the boat.

When used on a fish that is to be released, the Tailer is more effective than lip gaffing, and it minimizes injury to the fish. Featuring a wide loop of springy stainless steel aircraft cable, the Tailer slips easily over the tail of your fish, and with a quick upward pull, closes instantly and snugly. With its tail out of the water, the fish's movements are strictly limited, so it becomes much easier to tag and release the fish, or to lift it into the boat. A swivel built into the cable allows you to better handle fish that roll and twist, which sharks frequently do. The AFTCO Tailer is four feet long with an aluminum shaft anodized a rich gold for lasting beauty and resistance to corrosion. Two soft but rugged black grips are molded from the same non slip material found on fine rods. The 1/4 inch aircraft cable is also highly resistant to corrosion, and the smaller cable, which actually closes around the tail, is plastic coated to protect the fish.
5468300444 Aftco MST 1 Gold Adonized Tailer  4' handle 109.99

 

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RELIABLE--POWERHEAD ( Bang Stick)

  This Powerhead aka Bang Stick is a must have for Shark Hunters.  It is also a good form of protection for spear fisherman and divers who frequent sharky waters.  This powerhead does not have a trigger. It is fired by first releasing the safety, then pressing or jabbing meaningfully and purposefully with force against a fish.

 

72527113000 RELIABLE-3000-POWERHEAD ( Bang Stick) - 5' HANDLE 239.99

 

 

07/07/2010

 

 
 
   

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