gaff-hook

Dick drew the canoe beside the tarpon and, dropping the harpoon-line, held the handle of the big gaff-hook in both hands, ready to strike.

Dick in the Everglades A. W. Dimock

In calm weather they swim near the surface, and close to the shore, to avoid the strong current; and they are so possessed with this one purpose, and so regardless of every thing about them, that the Indians catch hundreds of them by merely slipping the gaff-hook under their bodies, and lifting them out of the water, -- selecting the best to preserve for food, and throwing aside those that they consider as worthless.

Life at Puget Sound: With Sketches of Travel in Washington Territory, British Columbia, Oregon and California Caroline C. Leighton

After much difficulty our boatman got the ray alongside the boat with his gaff-hook, and gave it a few deep cuts in the region of the heart with a large knife.

Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 33, December, 1873 Various

Mr. Cameron had got a big, long-handled gaff-hook, and now, forgetful of his rheumatism, waded out waist-deep into the water.

The Junior Classics — Volume 8 Animal and Nature Stories William Patten 1902

She stood holding a small gaff-hook of polished steel in her hand, and seemed not dissatisfied with the glances

Stories of Mystery Various 1885

"Yes, and he nearly took the gaff-hook as well," said Briscoe.

Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig George Manville Fenn 1870

"We shall soon see," replied Briscoe, who stood ready with the gaff-hook.

Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig George Manville Fenn 1870

Will looked at Josh, who was turning the new wire binding of the gaff-hook into a file for the gentle rubbing of his nose.

Menhardoc George Manville Fenn 1870

In the exciting moments which followed, and amidst a deep silence, only broken by the flapping of the sail and the rattle of the water against the boat's bows, Briscoe gently passed the gaff-hook over the side, thrust it down into the water, and waited till the fish should come within reach.

Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig George Manville Fenn 1870

Briscoe, who was as excited as anyone, burst into a hearty laugh at this, and, laying down his gun, took up the short-handled gaff-hook which lay beneath the thwarts.

Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig George Manville Fenn 1870