trophywife
Crew Member
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I have a ironwood bonker that I have used for years-- it was made by a friend of mine. But recently I was given a cutdown fiberglass sledgehammer handle. Dont spend good money on buying the fancy ones from the stores. Look around first.
NOPE I made those on my own Kelly still have the original one from 2001 LOLWesking made some great ones with lead in the end. You can really give it to a fish with one.
This is what I do with a hickory sledge hammer handle. For a grip I do 100 half hitches over the handleMines what AIK stated, 15"-18" piece of 2" dowel with hole drilled in end and filled with lead. Carved a few finger groves in other end and of course the always put your hand thru the rope loop is installed. Can vary weight by amount of lead poured in. No real cost so when someone accidently drops over side while bonking a hali or ling no big deal, make another. Cabelas has the glow fancy ones on their boxing day sale.
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Haha yeah my 16” +/- long piece of hickory lacrosse stick works fine or I’ll use the dumb side of the gaff. I don’t really see a need for the lead fillAre you guys bonking fish or sea lions?
When I say lead filled I mean maybe 3-4 oz of lead. No it is not a whale/seal club??? Weight just gives the end the little extra bonking/striking power. Think I used a 3/4 spade bit and drilled in maybe 2". Sorry if guys minds thought lbs of lead.Haha yeah my 16” +/- long piece of hickory lacrosse stick works fine or I’ll use the dumb side of the gaff. I don’t really see a need for the lead fill
I second that emotion..... I just received the middle bonker and the long gaff from WCT. Beautiful craftsmanship.Honestly the bonker I use came from the site below. Its handmade & made in BC from BC lumber. It's a beautiful piece & will subdue a 60lb halibut in one greeting.
Shop local, made local, from Canadian sourced products.
https://westcoastthumpers.com/
Do you have a link? just looked on Amazon and couldn't find itThese look pretty cool they sell on Amazon.ca not a bad price at all. Made by Kombo, knife and sharpener and club all in one.
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I second that emotion..... I just received the middle bonker and the long gaff from WCT. Beautiful craftsmanship.
Do you have a link? just looked on Amazon and couldn't find it