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Marco,
I use a bang stick because I don't believe in taking a live shark into the boat,for the safety of the crew and boat.I use 00 buck,that spreads on contact rather than a slug which can come out the other side. It is not legal to use a bang stick in any shark tournament.
paulie


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Marco,
I would only use it on a shark I was going to take home not for tuna,however I did hear of guys using them with really big halibut.I always hit him behind the eyes,into the brain.

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[B.Attitude]

No,it looks like a six foot gaff handle that you load a shot gun shell into.

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Bucktail and Nansea,
when was the last time you guys put a live mako or thresher inside your boat?
Bucktail,you need a rifle for a deer but not a shark? Try your flying gaff on the next bear you come across,let me know the results.
Nansea,on your next moose,after you use you flying gaff,get him real close and cut him loose.Have someone video tape it and send it to funniest videos,maybe you'll win some money and THEN you can buy a bang stick...
Paulie,
Bad Attitude Seaford,L.I.


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This message was edited by B.Attitude on 3-2-02 @ 6:35 AM

 

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Blue eyes,
Not sure about that but I don't think so because I bought mine in a popular store in the Island and they didn't need any I.D. or anything for purchase.
paulie

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Marco,
there is no kick what so ever,but it is loud so be prepared.I use ear plugs. After the shark is tied off to the cleats,adjust your ropes so that his head is a few inches under the water,then just place the brass head in the brain area and just push.Occassionally I have a misfire,just change the shell.
paulie

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Bucktail,
I can handle,wire and gaff any fish that you can reel in.Then I will still put a bullet in it. 293lb mako is a nice fish,did you swing it in live? I would of blown his head off.
Is it maybe you can't handle a bang stick?
Are you afraid of one? If you practice safety,you won't get hurt,I promise.
paulie

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This message was edited by B.Attitude on 3-3-02 @ 9:27 AM

 

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CAPT. Sean,
I agree with what you said 100%,especially the last line.
paulie

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This message was edited by B.Attitude on 3-3-02 @ 11:39 AM

 

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Bucktail,
I know that your not allowed to shoot a shark for a tournament and I never called shooting a shark a sport.I do it for the safety of the crew and the boat.You mentioned that "if I couldn't handle it,don't do it",The way I see it is, I do the same exact thing that you do and more,we reel it in,wire the fish,gaff the fish,put a tail rope on the fish,put another rope around the head and then I shoot it.So I think I can handle it just fine.If you catch a shark at the end of the day and theres no time to hang it over the side,what do you do?Besides tying it off to cleats in the ****pit area how do you guarantee the safety of the crew on your return trip?

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This message was edited by B.Attitude on 3-3-02 @ 3:00 PM