Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Who knows the pros and cons and the location of Calcutta poles for gaffs?

Are you referring to a pole gaff using Calcutta bamboo?

They are strong and easy to work on but they tend to rot.    Make sure it's Calcutta, it's not your average bamboo.

I have read about two suppliers of Calcutta that is almost solid in CA. Shipping would require cutting to save cost and then splice back together. I was thinking of a screw splice like a pool cue.

I build calcutta gaffs though I'm fortunate my local tackle shop carries them. Good stuff very strong and easy to work with. They do dry rot over time but the local captains here tell me they soak them for a few days in the off season to prolong their life.

How long of a piece were you looking to get?

There's gotta be someone in Florida that sells Calcutta Bamboo.

Quote from: skrilla on May 03, 2014, 05:18:06 AM
I build calcutta gaffs though I'm fortunate my local tackle shop carries them. Good stuff very strong and easy to work with. They do dry rot over time but the local captains here tell me they soak them for a few days in the off season to prolong their life.

How long of a piece were you looking to get?

Looking for 10' and looking for a Florida source but no luck yet.

Quote from: skrilla on May 03, 2014, 05:18:06 AM
I build calcutta gaffs though I'm fortunate my local tackle shop carries them. Good stuff very strong and easy to work with. They do dry rot over time but the local captains here tell me they soak them for a few days in the off season to prolong their life.

How long of a piece were you looking to get?

I could use one 6' piece, do you have a price?