NY & Conn have a no gaff law ............ I only use a gaff to get the lines off that are wrapped on my prop or lobster pot & snail buoys .
I wish RI would pass the same law ......... I was watching two boats the other day with long hand gaffs trying to gaff green fish , a true fluster cluck , & also watch them gaff commercial shorts & then throw them back over & these arn,t rookies
