The annual 12 day Accurate Fishing Products sponsored Red Rooster 3 trip left the docks and headed south on November 12, 2010. We first loaded the 4 top tanks and 2 large slammers with prime cured sardines, in hopes that the big cows will be waiting for our offerings. Jack Nilsen was the host for Accurate Fishing Products and supplied free loaner ATD and Boss reels for the passengers to use for the duration of the trip.
Jack was supported by 3 pro staffers (Leo Reihsen, Gary Gillingham and myself). If you have not fished with Jack before, you need to check out
one of his trips. They are more like a 12 day party that includes some really good fishing. There is always music blasting from the upper deck and the drinks are flowing 24hrs from the “Del Marsh Cantina” (because it is always happy hour somewhere in the world). The major prizes were provided by Accurate (two Boss reels and a Xtreme rod) and by Calstar (770XXH rail rod blank). In addition Calstar provided 6 of their newest rail rods as demos for the passengers. Izorline provided fluorocarbon, mono and spectra, Baja Fish Gear provided gift cards to all the passengers, Salas lures provide pl-68, 7X heavy and PDQ glow jigs for night tuna fishing. Fishworks provided a couple of beanies that came in handy during bait making and for hanging around the make shift bar on the upper deck.
We started fishing at the Morgan Bank. Good for 20 mid-size tuna, but not enough to make Capt. Andy Cates happy so we moved over to the Finger Bank. We got the jackpot fish at the finger (239# by Chris Stavaridis, 204# by Ernie Osuna and 195# by Al Walbridge), but Andy was still not satisfied so he made the call to go to Puerto Vallarta. What a gutsy call but it really paid off as we boated 60 YFT per day of the 125# to 160# size. Just to spice it up, there were a couple that were in the 180# class. The weather was perfect for the trip up until the time thatmost of the passengers got off at Cabo to fly home. The weather really came up on the trip home and I think those that rode home will consider flying home next year.
Many of the passengers took
advantage of the Accurate loaner reels and had great success landing these fish. With the additional Calstar railrods aboard, several of the anglers learned how to rail fish and I noticed that they were not using their harness at the end of the trip. This collection of passengers meshed very well together and openly shared information with each other. I have to mention the crew on the Red Rooster. They are truly an experienced long range boat crew. The Rooster is probably the most proficient boat at doing the “circus act” type balloon and kite fishing. These are some of the most effective way of hooking really big tuna.
This trip was like one big happy family get together where we also caught some really nice fish. We all met new friends, learned more about long range fishing, and I expect that a lot of the passengers will be returning next year so if you want in on this action, you better give the Red Rooster 3 office a call (and tell Christina that I said Hi).
Thanks for viewing my blog and good luck on your next trip,
Gary Teraoka
I was on this trip and everybody should have the chance to fish with Gary. His enthusiasm is contagious and he is overly generous with his time. Even if you aren't interested in the "nub" (and you should be), he applies his practical approach to aerospace engineering and project management to long range fishing. The individual can decide what's best for them, but Gary's knowledge and perspective are invaluable. And best to tap into some of it on the ride down before putting a bait in the water.
ReplyDeleteI know this is an Accurate sponsored site, but the Calstar 770 xxxh and xxxh have made rail fishing for this 6'3" slug quite a delight.
Thanks Gary for all the help!
Hi Gary,
ReplyDeleteThank you for making the nail nub and performing the testing to proove it. I have been using the nail nub for about a year and half with great sucess...
What glues are you currently using?Does the nub get pre-glued before the spectra slips over it? When you apply the glue do you just coat the knots, or the area between the nub and the knots?
Thanks again for your time, your connection system has been a step forward in my long range arsenal...
Bill W,
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading and commenting on my blog. I posted a description and photo of the glue I use. It is INSTA-FLEX from Bob Smith Industries Inc. Available at a number of hobby shops. Pacific Coast Hobbies in Lomita, CA stocks everything you need (I have worked this out with them).
For the typical Chinese Finger Trap type of connection, you do not need to pre-glue the nub. This will save a lot of time and effort. I have found that just pulling the nub tight on the mono or fluorocarbon is working just fine and is much faster to install.
Thanks for reading my blog,
Gary