True North wrote:
Here you go Johnny & Hanky...

This from the manufacturer of my gaff... although I'm sure you think y'all know more than these fine folks from Maine who supply commercial fishery products.

http://s446867576.e-shop.info/shop/c...am=cid %3D%26

Trawler Gaffs All our gaff handles are fashioned in our shop from tough
Maine grown White Ash. Features a 5/16” stainless steel hook wrapped and
sealed with durable epoxy. The Trawler Gaff is our top of the line boat
hook.

"boat hook"