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Trigger
 
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I am putting together my gig and wondering if anyone uses a single point gig or is everyone using a 3 to 5 point gig. I was thinking about using a single with the folding barbed tip from a speargun, seams like it would certainly hold the fish on and not damage as much meat as one with 5 points on it. What do y'all think? Suggestions or comments appreciated.
Zack
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i personally use a 4 prong gig...but your idea seems like it would work. personally i like the added security of the 4 prongs...i can eat the meat with a few holes in it
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i prefer a 4 as well...with the single prong they have a tendacy to spin a bunch,possibly tearing off. however the way your talking about making it, it would probally work...
   
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With experience, you will start taking head shots without even thinking about it and not run the risks of putting big holes and sand in the flesh with body shots. The head is tuff and they are not likely to come off the gig so don't be afraid to use multi point barbs.
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Mingo
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I know its overkill but I made these two and I really like the design. All stainless. 
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Wow! that'll keep'em on! I prefer a five prong, but right now am working with some smaller 4 prongs that work really well. They don't damage the meat very much. Those custom gigs made from stainless steel that are around are what I want, 5 prong ones. I don't have to stick'em like King Neptune! LOL!
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Trigger
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Hey, anything worth kill'n is worth over kill'n.
Zack
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| HOLY S&#@ i didnt know the flounder were that big around here !!!
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Mingo
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| ??? FLOUNDER ???? AW crap I thought we we Halibut Giggin. The last time my Buddy went out with me he looked at the gig and said " I think were gonna need a bigger boat?" Now I realize it was just to hold the Gig. Actually it does look bigger in the picture than it really is. But it is solid.
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Trigger
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| bwendel07, Looks like you are causing some "gig envey", course if mine was that big I'd be showing it off too!!!
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Trigger
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| A buddy of mine had these made made out of stainless steel and they have worked great so far. 
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Trigger
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| I use a good ole #7, 5 prong B&M. They're cheap, easy to sharpen and keep the barbs built up on...but rust gets 'em every time. A couple of years is about all you get out of them. I would say go big and always make head shots..."But if a frog had wings, he wouldn't bump his ass when he hopped"...LOL Some times you've gotta do those "Drive by" or in this case "float by" giggings, which usually happens when it's either rough or you didn't see him till it's almost to late and you just don't feel like making another round. Cool gig Tightlines...I've been looking for some like it!
"Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn." 2006 25' Hydra Sports Vector Twin 150 Yamaha's
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Trigger
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thanks. I think he only paid about $25 each but that was a couple years ago. Might go with 5 prongs if we had to do it again.
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tightlines (5/7/2008)
A buddy of mine had these made made out of stainless steel and they have worked great so far.
Thats a nice looking gig right there! when i get me another one (since someone threw my first one overboard  ) ill post a pic of it...its a little different then the others that have been posted on here.
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Trigger
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Where can I buy one of those gigs at flounder assasin. That looks sterdy and it looks like it wont rust either. I would buy one tomorrow
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ishmel407 (5/7/2008)
Where can I buy one of those gigs at flounder assasin. That looks sterdy and it looks like it wont rust either. I would buy one tomorrowthat one there im not sure...tightlines will have to answer that question...the one im speaking of a buddy of mine builds. if you would like when i see him next ill be picking up my gig and ill ask him if he is intrested in building more and if so how much $.
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Sea striker makes a nice stainless gig too, they sell them at Outcast, and several other places as well, three prong or get the bigger five prong. I have the 5 with the stainless pole and love it. Used B&M prior to that and just painted them everynow and then and got some good use out of them for the money.
Joe
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