Got a call this afternoon from Capt Dave, said he was in the area and could stop by.  After 27 calls to help with directions, as our shop is in the middle of nowhere he and his son Zack pulled up.  We had a great visit , he and his son both rapid firing questions one after the next .  What does this do, how does that work , let me try .  It’s always great to have talented folks stop by because before long they are coming up with some of the best new product ideas . I have always said our products are end user driven.  We make what you want.  Well before they left we had designed several new fishing tools and some other fiendish  devices.  What a thrill can’t wait until the next visit .

Stan does it again using  South Chatham tackle’s 2 piece custom King tournament gaff . This time he placed second overall and first in 23′ and under with a 37+lb King in the Raleigh saltwater fishing clubs’ 25 annual King Mackerel tournament .

an unsolicited  quote from Stan

“at the Nationals last year, we stabbed a 42 lb fish  with one of Bob’s gaffs, then needed a back up gaff to get the fish over the gunwale, due to an injury that the gaffer was recuperating from. The hook came out of the back up gaff and the fish fell back in the water but Bob’s gaff held the fish on until we could get another gaff in her.

I gave the old gaff to Bob at the Get Together for him to show others what a cheap gaff does and how it can cost you dearly.

Bob doesnt make something and put it on the market for you to test. We have been field testing his gaff for about 3 years. He has made a few improvements to make his gaff the very finest there is in the marketplace. Don’t lose a big fish b/c of a poorly made gaff.”

The gaff is a 2 piece 12′ aluminum gaff that screws apart for easy storage yet strong enough to pull in that 60lb fish in with no worries . The handle is hard coat anodized for good looks and durability. The gaff comes with a storage bag . If you are interested in one give us a call I have 2 of them in stock .

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We have had some excitement this summer on two different occasions South Chatham Tackle Flying gaff and Swimming hooks were used to score big wins .  Capt Bob Gerkins won the Beach Haven Blue Marlin clubs Shark tournament. After destroying both of his gaffs he had to go below and bring out the Tuna Swimming hook to make the final stab to control the 189lb Mako for the bang shot.  Just recently the crew of Going Deeper placed third in the  OBMST using a SCT flying gaff.  Congratulations to both teams ….   We also calculated over 1/2 million $$$ being won using the Tarpon Swimming hook in Boca Grande this summer in tournament wins

The crew of Going Deeper with 299lb Thresher

Capt Bob Gerkins and crew with 189 lb Mako

Well we have just about nailed the Deep Six battery pac down.  We have been testing it and are happy with our findings , the pac has stood up to the rigors of deep sea fishing well. There are 2 models, the standard and the pro . basically the only difference between the two is the receptical cover plate.  The standard has a Leviton duplex cover plate and the Pro has a Hubbell  mono super delux cover.  The Battery box has many uses,  it can be used in emergencies to run radios, pumps, lights, computers, start a car or truck and the list goes on.   They will power 2 Precision Auto reels for multiple days of fishing.

I just got back from Icast  down in Orlando . I want to tell you that was an eye opener.

It was extremely overwhelming to see that much tackle in one spot.  Icast is where buyers ,  manufacturers , and distributors get together and have one giant show .  There is a competition  for  the most innovative new products of the year.  I got to see some great new products and lots of not so great .

One thing the trip did for me was to make me aware of the fact that we  make really fine products .