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Angler lifting a freshly caught tuna into an ice slurry cooler on a sportfishing boat, with a Calcutta bamboo tuna spike on deck
How to Bleed a Fish (and Tuna): Step-by-Step Guide
How to bleed a fish step by step: kill it fast, cut the gills or pectoral artery, drain it in seawater and ice it in a slurry. Species tips for... Read more...
Handmade Calcutta bamboo fishing gaff with titanium hook
How Much Does a Bamboo Fishing Gaff Cost? (2026 Price Guide)
Bamboo fishing gaffs cost $50 to $300+. See what drives the price of a Calcutta gaff — cane, hook, length and handwork — and how to get the most for... Read more...
Gifts for Fishermen: 2026 Holiday Gift Guide
Handmade gifts for fishermen at every budget: tuna spikes, deck brushes, bait nets and Calcutta bamboo gaffs, plus custom builds in their boat's colors and holiday order-by guidance. Read more...
Ike Jime: How to Spike and Bleed a Tuna (Step-by-Step Guide)
What ike jime is, why it makes fish taste better, and how to spike, bleed and ice a tuna step by step. Read more...
Saltwater Fishing Landing Tools That Hold Up
Saltwater Fishing Landing Tools That Hold Up
Saltwater fishing landing tools need real strength, control, and corrosion resistance. Here’s how to choose the right gaffs and deck gear. Read more...
Offshore Fish Handling Tools That Earn Deck Space
Offshore Fish Handling Tools That Earn Deck Space
Offshore fish handling tools should work hard, last in salt, and feel right in hand. Here’s what serious anglers keep on deck and why. Read more...
Custom Gaff Build Examples That Make Sense
Custom Gaff Build Examples That Make Sense
See custom gaff build examples for offshore, flats, and boat use. Learn how length, hook size, wrap, and finish change real on-water performance. Read more...
Best Premium Fish Gaff Materials Ranked
Best Premium Fish Gaff Materials Ranked
Learn the best premium fish gaff materials for strength, grip, corrosion resistance, and traditional style on serious offshore and boat gear. Read more...
Premium Bamboo Gaff Review for Serious Anglers
Premium Bamboo Gaff Review for Serious Anglers
Premium bamboo gaff review for serious anglers. See how handcrafted bamboo performs offshore, where it shines, and when other tools fit better. Read more...
How to Care for Bamboo Gaff the Right Way
How to Care for Bamboo Gaff the Right Way
Learn how to care for bamboo gaff gear with simple maintenance steps that protect finish, prevent damage, and keep it ready for hard use. Read more...
Build Your Own Fishing Gaff Right
Build Your Own Fishing Gaff Right
Build your own fishing gaff with the right hook, handle, and wrap. A practical guide to materials, sizing, balance, and saltwater-ready setup. Read more...
Wooden fisherman's priest on a wet boat deck next to a rockfish and a bamboo gaff
What Is a Fish Priest? The Fisherman's Priest Explained
What is a fish priest (fisherman's priest, fish bat)? What it does, how to use one humanely, and when a tuna spike is the better tool. Read more...
How to Remove Hook From Fish Safely
How to Remove Hook From Fish Safely
Learn how to remove hook from fish safely with the right grip, tools, and timing to protect the fish, your hands, and your gear on deck. Read more...
Fish Dehooker Tool: What Matters Most
Fish Dehooker Tool: What Matters Most
A fish dehooker tool should be fast, strong, and safe. Learn what matters most for offshore handling, hook control, and fish care on deck. Read more...
Best Deck Brush for Saltwater Boats
Best Deck Brush for Saltwater Boats
Find the best deck brush for saltwater use. Learn what bristle type, block material, and handle setup hold up on hard-working fishing boats. Read more...
Choosing a Marine Deck Brush for Boats
Choosing a Marine Deck Brush for Boats
Choose the right marine deck brush for boats with the right bristles, block, and handle fit for saltwater cleanup, blood, bait, and grip. Read more...
How to Use a Bait Net the Right Way
How to Use a Bait Net the Right Way
Learn how to use a bait net to scoop, protect, and transfer live bait cleanly. Better technique means healthier bait and more productive days offshore. Read more...
Best Bait Net for Boat Use
Best Bait Net for Boat Use
Find the best bait net for boat use with the right hoop, mesh, handle, and build for livewell duty, cast net transfers, and rough saltwater days. Read more...
What Is a Tuna Spike and When Do You Use It?
What Is a Tuna Spike and When Do You Use It?
What is a tuna spike? Learn what this offshore fish-handling tool does, when to use it, and why serious anglers keep one ready on deck. Read more...
Tuna Spike for Sale: What to Look For
Tuna Spike for Sale: What to Look For
Looking for a tuna spike for sale? Learn what matters in grip, steel, balance, and deck use so you buy the right tool for serious offshore work. Read more...
How to Choose Gaff Size for Your Fishing
How to Choose Gaff Size for Your Fishing
Learn how to choose gaff size based on fish species, boat setup, and hook length so you land fish cleanly with control, reach, and safety. Read more...
Calcutta Bamboo Fishing Gaff Guide
Calcutta Bamboo Fishing Gaff Guide
A calcutta bamboo fishing gaff blends old-school craftsmanship with real deck performance. See what matters in build, grip, hook, and fit. Read more...
Best Gaff for Offshore Fishing: What Matters
Best Gaff for Offshore Fishing: What Matters
Find the best gaff for offshore fishing by matching length, hook size, materials, and handling to the fish, deck space, and crew style. Read more...
What Is a Fishing Gaff Used For?
What Is a Fishing Gaff Used For?
Learn what is a fishing gaff used for, when to use one, which fish it suits, and how serious anglers land big saltwater fish safely aboard. Read more...
Why Choose a Custom Bamboo Fish Gaff
Why Choose a Custom Bamboo Fish Gaff
A custom bamboo fish gaff brings traditional build quality, strong deck performance, and personal style to serious offshore fishing gear. Read more...