H+G Blog
Hook + Gaff Teaming Up to Fight Leukemia & Lymphoma
The Cause:
Each January, my husband and I sit down to determine where we want to dedicate our time and resources for that particular year. We typically pick two organizations or committees that we ...
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Put a Timeless Gift Under the Tree: Your 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Wondering what to get for your special someone or favorite 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 p...
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Mission Accomplished on an Annual Quest for the Silver King
Every year, my wife and I make the drive from Clearwater Beach two hours south to Matlacha. This trip focuses on one fish and one fish only — the silver king. Tarpon fishing is more a lifestyle tha...
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Wedding Gift Guide: Timeless Watches for an Unforgettable Occasion
Wedding season is in full swing, and that means wedding gift-giving season has also arrived. It’s somewhat customary for the groom to receive a watch on his wedding day. And the tradition makes sen...
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Chandler Williams's 30 Species in 30 Days
I sat down with Hook+Gaff president and founder Michael Sims to discuss working on a project that would interest our social media followers and customers. We wanted to do a few things. First, we wa...
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Technology That Transcends Time: Mechanical Watch Movement
Mechanical movements represent the way watches were made since back in the earliest days of the craft. It’s pretty cool to think about a technology that transcends time and trends; modern engineeri...
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The Story Behind Our Watch Features
Hook + Gaff customers and fans have asked me for some insight into why we construct our watches the way we do. In fact, it’s the question I get asked the most at our various trade shows or even whe...
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What is a GMT Watch and How Does it Work?
Whether you’ve heard the term in school, seen it at an airport or come across it while researching the perfect outdoors watch, GMT has a lot of significance in the watchmaking industry.
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What is Swiss Movement? The Origins of Swiss Quartz Movement
A watch’s “movement” refers to the part of the device that drives the hands on a watch face to make it tick. It’s often described as the heart of a watch, but perhaps brain would be more accurate —...
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What Is a Moonphase Watch? (And Why Do I Want One?)
For thousands of years, humans have turned to the moon and stars for guidance. Before clocks, before timepieces and before quartz movement, time was marked by the sun, the moon and the stars. The w...
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U.S. and British Virgin Islands
We headed off to the U.S. and British Virgin Islands for a much needed vacation following the busy Christmas season. While it was clear that many structures were damaged by the summer hurricanes, i...
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Q&A: Chasten Whitfield
We recently caught up with Chasten Whitfield to talk to her about Chastenation, her mission, and the role that fishing plays in her inspiring story!
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Q & A with Jeff Johnson, Flyfish Rockport and First Cast Outfitters
Hook + Gaff Watch Company sat down with Jeff Johnson, charter captain and guide who runs Fly Fish Rockport in Rockport, TX and First Cast Outfitters in Craig, MT. We recently caught up with Jeff t...
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Q&A: Operation WetVet
We spoke with with Ozzie Martinez, founder and president of Operation WetVet, about his organization, its mission and some if its recent activities. Here’s what he had to say.
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Q&A: Venice, Louisiana
We recently traveled to Venice, Louisiana and partnered with Fish Venice Charters for a weekend of offshore fishing. Venice, which is known for its yellowfin tuna fishing, provided some awesome me...
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