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Old 04-05-2008, 02:31 PM   #3
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I used to mate on a boat and that was what we used. For the hook we used a huge shark hook, 12/0 or as big as we could get. Drill a small pilot hole and secure it in place with a stainless screw and then wrap it with trolling wire like Beamie recommended. The small hooks worked awesome for gaffing bluefish and even the bigger bass. Plus, if they were damaged ot lost it was only about $1.50 in materials to make a new one.
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