* To gaff or not to gaff? Must I only use a net? Must I break my rod tip?
I have read the Ca regs and rules and it is vague when it comes to gaffs. I do see people using gaffs in youtube videos in Ca from boats. Just what are the rules for gaffs and salt water. Can I gaff a legal size catch that is 8 feet below me on the rocks. If I land the fish on some rocks can I then gaff it. I want to be a law abiding fisherman. Fishing from rocky heights requires unique measures for success.
OK, how do You hoist up a very large fish from 10-20 feet or way more below you? What about the Australian cliff gaff? Legal? Or is somebody going to jail for using it.

There should be a more comprehensive report on this subject.
Thinks for reading,
Willie