Independence Sportfishing 12 DAY TRIP 11-22

[Fishing Report]

12-Day Start

11-14-2011 - Hello again from the Independence. We are currently out on a 12-day extravaganza, which started out on the wet side as far as the weather is concerned. Things are now back to normal, weather wise. We have been rigging, and enjoying each others company, with high hopes for the trip. We will report back when things get going. Thanks for checking in on Jeff, the Indy crew and us

Sat. phone is down

11-19-2011 - Sorry for the lack of reports but the Sat. phone is not working, we have talked to another vessel who has been in contact with the independence and all is fine. they have a good catch of yellowfin tuna and are now headed home in nice weather. If we get an update we will post asap. Thanks, the Indy staff.

ETA Wednesday

11-22-2011 - Hello again from the Indy. Arrival on Wednesday approximately 12:30pm. We have been traveling, resting, and relaxing for the most part. We have had some good weather, and lately some breezy, choppy travel weather, which means we will most likely be in around 11 tomorrow. One thing is for certain; it was worth the travel down to the grounds for the epic action we all had down there. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. With that said, I will speak for everyone on board, as a great time was had by all. We hope everyone has a great thanksgiving, and we will be back at it on Friday. Thanks for checking in, Jeff and the Indy crew

CLASSIC BIG FISH FISHING

11-21-2011 - CLASSIC BIG FISH FISHING. Sorry about the lack of reports, as we had some difficulties with our sat phone. We spent our time down in the southern fishing zones, and were not disappointed with the fishing and the weather. Every day was different, as one day it was 130 lb. to 200 lb. fish, and the next day it was mixed up 100 to 180 lb. fish. I would have to say that every method worked this trip. If you were planning to try this in the near future, I would recommend more 100 lb. outfits, and a 130 lb. for good measure. The sardines were the hot ticket, as at times we would have 8 to 13 fish going, and other times 3 to 5 going. We had quite a few anglers that had not fished for these big tuna before, and after day 1 they were tuned in, and were doing very well for the rest of the trip. As I said before, the weather was absolutely gorgeous, with flat seas. Taking a quick survey, I would have to say at least half of our anglers caught their personal best this trip. One angler that comes to mind is Martha Parker, who weighs maybe 95 lbs., now she put on a clinic one day, as she landed 5 of these brutes one day, all personal bests. We are traveling up right now, and will have another report with an E T A, thanks for checking in, Jeff and the Indy crew


Independence Sportfishing
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone (619) 226-6006
info@independencesportfishing.com
http://independencesportfishing.com

[Fishing Report]

ETA Wednesday

11-22-2011 - Hello again from the Indy. Arrival on Wednesday approximately 12:30pm. We have been traveling, resting, and relaxing for the most part. We have had some good weather, and lately some breezy, choppy travel weather, which means we will most likely be in around 11 tomorrow. One thing is for certain; it was worth the travel down to the grounds for the epic action we all had down there. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. With that said, I will speak for everyone on board, as a great time was had by all. We hope everyone has a great thanksgiving, and we will be back at it on Friday. Thanks for checking in, Jeff and the Indy crew

12 day back home

11-23-2011 - We have returned from our 12 day big fish Indy shoot-out. Many thanks to all who fished on the trip this year. Top fish and prizes are as follows: Peter Gutierrez 230 lb. yellowfin tuna, he won a $1,000 indy gift Cert. for next year. 2nd place went to Doal Miller with a 229.8 yellowfin and won an Avet reel. 3rd and 4th place were tied with identical 200 lb. yellowfin and both won Avet reels. 5th place fell to Sam Romero with his 195 lb. yellowfin and he took home a Seeker rod. 6th and 7th place went to Ken Bruner and Ray Smith, both with a 190 yellowfin and each took home a Seeker rod. 8th place went to Scott Ocheltree with his 189 yellowfin that won an Indy Jacket and 9th place fell to Glenn Ueda with his 188 yellowfin tuna for an Indy jacket. Again thanks to everyone,we will be sending out an e-mail with info on next year's trip.

Independence Sportfishing
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone (619) 226-6006
info@independencesportfishing.com
http://independencesportfishing.com