Who Is Gary Teraoka

I am a aerospace engineer with a passion for San Diego long range style fishing.  This season I have several trips planned on long range boats that range from 3 to 5 days in the summer and a couple of 10 day trips in the fall/winter.  I am on the pro staff for Accurate Reels and Izorline products.  

I am a equipment fanatic and am constantly trying to improve on the rod/reel/line combinations for specific applications.  I will pass on to you my thoughts on these combinations that I use.  I am also currently testing a new/alternative to existing mono to spectra connections.  This connection system involves using small diameter spectra to create a 'nail knot" which take the place of crimps or serve.  The unique feature of my connection is what I do to the mono under the spectra.  I am working on a description of this connection and will post it when I have completed the text and the corresponding photos.  I will detail how to make this connection on "big line" for 200# COW yellowfin tuna and for the 40# Guadalupe Island outfit used to soak a bait 100 yds from the boat to hook a 100# tuna.  With crimps, it costs around $300 to get started and additional crimps are a dollar each.  I am expecting to be able to make about 300 nail knots for about $12.