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Aftco and XTools stick it to the competition.

From left to right: XTools, ûOffshore Angler Mini Hook’R Plus Original, Bass Pro Blue Devil, Sea Striker, and Aftco 243-L.

You’ve just spent the last 20 minutes whipping that big fish and finally have it alongside. Now what do you do? If it’s destined for the table, you’ll need a simple, reliable way to get it from the water to the fishbox. A gaff is the answer—especially for fish too long, too strong, or too feisty for a net. Gaffing a fish lets you get a solid grip and swing it from the water right into the ice all in one motion without ever having to handle a wild, thrashing critter. …