Originally Posted by
Bremic
Hi Volvo
My experience with the flying gaff you describe is that they only work if you are pretty much above the fish, unless it is a big fish with plenty of fight left that will be able to keep the line tight enough to support the weight of the gaff and rope.
As you slide the gaff down the line, the weight the gaff and rope will pull the line down, such that it will be lower to the water and gravity will be unable to slide down onto to your fish.
Hope that makes sense. Your best bet for the situation you describe above, IMO, is a longer handled gaff and a mate to do the gaffing for you.