At 10pm all 25 passengers were all on board and the First String took off for a 3-days off-shore fishing. Izorline provided 2 bulk spools of its popular "First String" mono (25# and 40#) for the passengers to load onto their reels in anticipation of fishing for albacore, bluefin and yellowtail. In addition, I provided a raffle prize for each angler. These included personal spools of Izorline mono, Izorline fluorocarbon, Izorline's XXX line (new supermono), Flex Rap, Swifty line remover, jigs from Salas lures, gift certificates from Baja Fish Gear (Lomita, CA), and custom ringed Mustad 94150 hooks. The passengers were shown how to connect fluorocarbon to mono, how to connect mono to spectra and simple mono to hook knots.
We started fishing the next morning approximately 60 miles south of San Diego. The weather was up and the fish were down. After a long day of trying hard we had a handful of albacore on board. I have to give a lot of credit to Scotty for manning the crows nest all day long in the rough seas. Not only does it really rock up there, it is really tough to find fish in the choppy white cap seas. Based upon information from the long range fleet, skippers Brad and Mark decided to make the long run down to 190 miles. The next morning we started looking for the tuna. Although the fishing was slow, the highlight of the day was a 4 fish jig strike.
On the way home, the crew was cutting the albacore that was kept in the very cold brine spray (not frozen). Passenger Victoria Tamblyn was on her first multiday fishing trip and helped out the crew. Check out Victoria in the orange slickers along with crew members Sal and Patrick.
Izorline honors the largest fish caught using Izorline. On this trip, the First String uses 80# Izorline mono so all troll fish were eligible. Koji Tanaka from Japan was the winner of the lunker award trophy. Charlie Need had the second biggest fish and received a Izorline hat. Victoria received a hat for being the inspirational angler (and honorary crew member).
I want to thank the First String for allowing Izorline on board for this
trip. I want to thank the passengers who were in great spirts all trip long and always ready to get their bait into the water. Izorline will be running two more trips on the First String in 2010. I hope you can join Izorline on the First String on either Aug 1 and/or Aug 31.Gary Teraoka
Pro Staff for Izorline and Accurate Reels
Hands down this was the best slow fishing trip I've ever experienced.
ReplyDeleteI witnessed so much unselfishness. The Captain/Owner for one decided it was more important to go were there was a little action NO MATTER HOW MUCH FUEL WAS BURNED than it was to make a profit for the trip.I will definately give him my business and refer the Firststring AGAIN & AGAIN. It was great to see anglers helping other anglers. Crewman Scott had the Bino's glued to his eyes no matter the conditions from dawn to dusk. During his short restroom breaks you could feel his passion and attitude of NEVER giving up! The entire crew always kept busy.
Since the fishing was slow I decided to be productive with my time and maybe get a few questions answered and opinions. I couldn't have been on a better trip. A 3 day trip on the Firststring with Gary from Izorline and Accuarte turned into a 3 day 24/7 Fishing Seminar. I want to personally thank you for everything I learned.
Gary,you taught me more about rods,reels,lines,hooks & techniques than I've ever learned. Thank You for sharing your knowledge and your parience. Your passion is why fishing is great even on slow days. And yes you convinced me to use Izorline. Javier Hernandez, Valencia Cigars and News.For the record I have NO affiliation with Gary, Izorline, Accurate or the First String. Good Luck !
Thank you during the Gary Teraoka 4 days. Thank you very much for your kindness.
ReplyDeleteI want to go to California again. It thinks.
[yo-zuri tester][Koji Hamahori]
From Japan.
Hi Koji,
ReplyDeleteThank you for fishing on the First String with Izorline. I really enjoyed meeting all the new fishermen on the trip. Hope to see you on another Izorline sponsored trip.
Gary