Pier fishing and grappling hooks

[OldTimer]

I have to concur with MuskieBait in that the use of a rope gaff or even a flying gaff may not be wise, and definitely is not something one does alone with ease.

I might also point out that a gaff for landing fish is not a climber’s grapple.

A better choice might be a collapsible pier net, or (expensive) folding telescopic net which do come in great lengths…

   

……………. Or “Red Green” one from a standard net with a broom handle or long wood dowel jammed in the end.

Also note......Releasing larger fish from a high elevation position can cause severe internal organ damage or inflict system shock that may cripple or kill.

Cheers,

OldTimer