FMW Raid Gaff (Dedicated Gaff for Queenfish Fishing)

The FMW Raid Gaff is a specialized gaff developed specifically for landing groupers.
Grouper fishing often involves high casting platforms, and gaffing can be particularly difficult in the dark. Furthermore, in such situations, when a heavy gaff is attached to the end of a long landing net pole, the tip can sway, making it difficult to position the hook accurately. This difficulty increases, especially in rough seas, as the fish struggles, leading to prolonged and frustrating battles. Many anglers have likely experienced the bitter disappointment of losing a fish after such a struggle.

The Raid Gaff was developed with the concept of creating a gaff that makes this challenging grouper gaffing process easier, faster, and more reliable.

- Significantly smaller than conventional gaffs
The first thing you'll notice is its small size and shallow throat. Groupers have tough scales, making it difficult to penetrate them with a gaff. It's smoother to gaff around the gills or mouth. The ideal method is to insert the gaff into the mouth and hook from the inside, but large and heavy gaffs can make it difficult to precisely target the mouth. The Raid Gaff's small size and light weight make it easy to handle and allow for precise hooking.

Some may worry that the shallow throat might cause the fish to detach if it struggles during retrieval. However, groupers typically do not struggle much after being gaffed. When being pulled up, they tend to anchor themselves to the bottom and remain still, opening their mouths and spreading their gill covers. This posture means a shallow throat is not an issue. While a deep-throated gaff might offer a sense of security, this design prioritizes ease of hooking.

- High strength and lightweight design achieved by using Super Duralumin
With a specific gravity of 2.8g/cm3, less than half that of stainless steel (7.93g/cm3), it is lightweight. Furthermore, its tensile strength is approximately 570N/mm2, compared to stainless steel's approximately 520N/mm2, offering high durability.

Size: Approx. 16cm x 9cm (width)
Weight: 78g

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