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Old 08-15-2007, 11:36 AM   #1
 
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FLYING GAFF OR HARPOON???

WHICH DO YOU PREFER FOR SHARK....
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Old 08-15-2007, 11:47 AM   #2
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I prefer the harpoon. It does not beat up the boat when the fish starts rolling and banging the boat.
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Old 08-15-2007, 04:54 PM   #3
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i prefer the harpoon over the flyer. The harpoon is much more safer, you can get a cleaner shot not much meat is ruined the harpoon stays in better then the flyer does. but don't forget if you are in a tourney you cant use a harpoon.
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Your kidding, right? If you're not in a tournament the harpoon gets the nod every time!
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Old 08-15-2007, 05:48 PM   #5
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POON, HANDS DOWN !!!!

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Old 08-15-2007, 08:30 PM   #6
 
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I carry both. 3 rigged darts for the poon, 1 head for the gaff. Have used both.
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Old 08-16-2007, 03:13 PM   #7
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I've been having a problem with my harpoon. I've bent a shaft each of the last 3 times I've stuck a fish. First time was the point fell off so i started using black tape to attach the cable to the shaft. Second time I thought that the dart may not have been sharp enough so we honed it like a razor. Just bent another one yesterday while taking a mako. Nice shot right to the gills. I don't understand it.
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Old 08-16-2007, 06:01 PM   #8
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Go with POON

Get yourself a POON and be done with it

These guys use what they make and sell. The small size when taken apart make it a go to item
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Jim, u got the stick and the darts, just get the business end.......then buy a flyer as well
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ha, me and chuck a turnt in on da lathe......see....
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