Make the Final Boatside Move with the Reach You Need
Landing a fish at the boat calls for a gaff that gives you useful reach and a secure place to hold it when the moment comes. The Deckhand Sports Calcutta Bamboo Fishing Gaff combines a hand-selected bamboo handle, cord-wrapped 316 stainless steel hook, and slip-resistant X-Grip in multiple lengths for different boatside setups.
Built Around Grip, Reach, and a Stainless Steel Hook
- ✅ Multiple lengths let you match the gaff to the amount of reach you want around your boat
- ✅ Hand-selected natural Calcutta bamboo creates the handle at the core of each gaff
- ✅ Commercial UV-treated epoxy coats the bamboo handle
- ✅ 316 stainless steel hooks provide a corrosion-resistant working end and are cord wrapped
- ✅ Custom X-Grip uses slip-resistant material to provide a secure gripping surface
- ✅ Non-marking round rubber end cap adds cushion and grip at the butt of the handle
- ✅ Designed and made in San Clemente, California, USA
| Spec |
Details |
| Black Gaff Lengths Offered |
2'–8' |
| Natural Gaff Lengths Offered |
2'–6' |
| Handle Material |
Hand-selected natural Calcutta bamboo |
| Handle Coating |
Commercial UV-treated epoxy |
| Hook Material |
316 stainless steel |
| 2'–3' Gaff Hook Size |
2.5" |
| 4'–8' Gaff Hook Size |
3" |
| Grip |
Custom X-Grip with slip-resistant material |
| End Cap |
Non-marking round rubber |
| Made In |
San Clemente, California, USA |
Real-World Performance
Gaff length changes where you can position yourself for the final landing move, so choose around the reach your boat and usual landing position call for. The available sizes let you keep the same basic bamboo-handle and stainless-hook construction while selecting a shorter or longer tool for your particular boatside setup.
Give Your Landing Gear a Dedicated Boatside Tool
Choose the size that belongs in your boat's landing setup and keep a purpose-built gaff ready for the final stage of bringing fish aboard.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Deckhand Sports Calcutta Bamboo Fishing Gaff
How do I choose a Deckhand Sports gaff length?
Choose according to the amount of reach you need from your usual position when landing fish at the boat. The offered range lets you select a shorter or longer gaff rather than relying on one handle length for every boat setup.
Can I get every gaff length in either black or natural?
No. The offered black gaff range is 2'–8', while the natural-finish range is 2'–6'.
Does hook size change with gaff length?
Yes. The 2'–3' gaffs use 2.5" hooks, while the 4'–8' gaffs use 3" hooks.
What protects the Calcutta bamboo handle?
Deckhand Sports coats the bamboo with commercial UV-treated epoxy. The handle also uses a custom slip-resistant X-Grip and a non-marking round rubber end cap.
