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Costa Rican Jungle Tarpon

Costa Rican Jungle Tarpon

You might read this and think we’re talking lions, tigers and bears, but we’re not. We’re talking about giant jungle tarpon—crazy aerials, massive strength that snaps rods and makes grown men cry. ...
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A Season for Everything

A Season for Everything

What’s not to love about September?  Fishing is about as good as it gets, deer and dove season arrive, the greens at your favorite courses are rolling faster than ever, and storm season finally pro...
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Country Music Artist ANDREW BEAM

Country Music Artist ANDREW BEAM

Greetings friends! Justin Hodge here, content creator and photographer/videographer for Hook + Gaff. Today I wanted to share a recent experience with all of you. I had the chance to sit down with c...
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Duck Hunting in Arkansas

Duck Hunting in Arkansas

Hook + Gaff photographer/videographer Justin Hodge heads to the Arkansas Timber with his dad for some epic duck hunting.
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Hunting Gambel's Quail in Tucson, AZ

Hunting Gambel's Quail in Tucson, AZ

Michael Sims here, CoFounder and President of Hook + Gaff. We hope everyone had a great summer, and now that fall is in full swing and the holidays are right around the corner, I thought I'd share ...
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Lady Angler

A Lady's Angle, with Natalie Bennion

Idaho native Natalie Bennion discusses life, motherhood, fly fishing, and her passion for the outdoors.
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The Continued Pursuit

The Continued Pursuit

Michael Sims here, Co-Founder and President of Hook + Gaff.  It’s been a short while since I’ve written about any of our outdoor pursuits, and I’ll be honest, with the amount of rain we had this wi...
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What You Should Look for When You’re Choosing a Watch

What You Should Look for When You’re Choosing a Watch

Are you in the market for a new watch? When you first start doing research, it can be hard to identify which features you should actually care about, and which ones don’t really make a difference i...
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Traditional vs. Smartwatches: Which Are Better?

Traditional vs. Smartwatches: Which Are Better?

In the world of watches, there’s a frequent discussion comparing and contrasting traditional watches with smartwatches. Each has its own set of features and benefits, but it boils down to personal ...
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The Ultimate 2019 Holiday Gift Guide — Find Something for Everyone on Your List!

The Ultimate 2019 Holiday Gift Guide — Find Something for Everyone on Your List!

Wondering what to get for your special someone or family member this holiday season? Here at Hook+Gaff, we know that the best gift you can give and receive is quality time spent with the people you...
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Swiss Movement vs. Japanese Movement: What’s the Difference?

Swiss Movement vs. Japanese Movement: What’s the Difference?

The Swiss are well-known for a few things: cheese, chocolate, a neutral foreign policy and — of course — watches. You’ve probably recognized a “Swiss-made” stamp on a watch as a mark of distinction...
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How to Properly Clean and Care for Your Hook + Gaff Watch

How to Properly Clean and Care for Your Hook + Gaff Watch

Hook+Gaff watches have earned a reputation for their high-level durability in rough outdoor conditions. Our watches are built with purpose for those who are frequently heading out before dawn, regu...
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Epic trip to the Keys

Epic trip to the Keys

The trip happened during prime tarpon season.  We hauled 2 hells bay flats boats from Charleston all the way to Cudjoe key.  We camped on the beach on Amelia island the first night.   The second ...
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Introducing the Hook+Gaff Field Watch

Introducing the Hook+Gaff Field Watch

  Howdy folks! I wanted to write a few words about the release of our new Field Watch, plus explain some of its features and why we decided to launch this one.  First and foremost, this watch is i...
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bandon dunes golf resort

Playing in the 2019 Four-Ball Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

  It’s evident that we are avid anglers here at Hook + Gaff, but many of you probably don’t know that I have played competitive golf my whole life.  For most of my life, golf has been my passion an...
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