trip 20-22 First 10 out

We left yesterday afternoon on our annual Indy Shootout 10 Day. Got a good load of bait and headed south. We've been traveling all day to our destination which will be Alijos Rocks. We'll be arriving tomorrow afternoon. Beautiful flat calm weather so far, Thanks for checking in Brian and the Indy Team

GREAT DAY

Great day of fishing!! The Yellowfin tuna were on the chew. We finished up on what we needed tuna wise. Most of them all were 18-35lbs. Left around lunch time to kelp hunt. We were in luck found a kelp a few hours later and it was loaded with Dorado (12-25lbs). What a blast that was. Headed up the line for Yellowtail tomorrow. Wish us luck

PLUGGING AWAY

Started our morning fishing Yellowtail. Had action right away at grey light. Yellowtail and Bonito frenzy. As the morning went on so did the weather making it difficult to fish. Ended our day with 43 Yellowtail.

ON THE CHEW

Bluefin tuna were on the chew!! Our group did a great job catching limits of Bluefin Tuna (25-45lbs). It seemed like every bait that hit the water was bit. And to add on top of an epic day we caught two 70lb Yellwofin tuna. One more day, hoping to end it with a bang! Wish us luck Brian & Indy crew

Trip 20-22 INDY SHOOT OUT GREAT ENDING

Ended our trip in style!  Stuck around bluefin tuna zone. Had a slow morning but we finished strong. Just a few shy of limits for our trip. We had a sun downer for a few bigger models. One at 130lbs and one at 93lbs. Great way to end. We had a blast and can't wait for next year.

trip 20-22 INDY SHOOT OUT JACKPOT

Photo Credit: Brian Pifer

1st place 72 # YFT Christopher Johnson

2nd place 69.5 Michael Zamora

3rd place 66.5 Jesse Brown

trip 20-23 TACKLE EXPRESS -BRETT EDMONDSON

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen

We departed a few days ago on our 10 day trip sponsored by Brett Edmondson and started off local for bluefin tuna. Id say our timing was a little off with the biting kind… Tons and tons to look at but very hard to get a bite. We scratched away the last couple days and we were able to get a starter kit a few jackpot fish. We all know that timing is everything with those darn bluefin. Nevertheless we had phenomenal weather with a good show of giants. WE are rolling down south now onto the next thing which is yellowtail, yellowfin, wahoo and dorado. We will keep you posted wish us luck. Matt and Independence crew.

Trip 20-23 YT,YF and Skinnies

We started out bright and early this morning catching yellowfin tuna and yellowtail long before the sun came up. After daybreak we scratched away on wahoo and there were some real trophies brought on board I’m the 50-60 pound range. The plan for tomorrow is more of the same and focusing on the elusive skinny. We have a little more breeze now but no complaints. Wish us all luck tomorrow. Matt and Independence crew.
 

20-23 Brett Edmondson nice skinny

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen

TACKLE EXPRESS JP WINNERS

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen

Thanks again to everybody who made the trip. We had a great time and as always this eager group did an awesome job putting fish on the boat. Until next year!! ✌️
Jackpot winners
1 Dave Thomas 105.2 Bluefin
2 Tim Howell 96.8 Bluefin
3 Monte Vitzthum 96.3 Bluefin

EXTREME FISHING CHALLENGE DEPARTS

We departed a couple days ago on our annual Danny Mun charter and we headed south to start the trip. Danny had killer prizes for everyone as usual and everyone walked away a winner. We rolled down the beach and started our trip hunting for Yellowtail. We had good fishing this morning on 18-25 pound fish before we busted our next move. The hot ticket was the yo-yo jig and the infamous dropper loop. We are going to keep sliding down for tomorrows festivities and the plan is to target Wahoo. The guys are finishing up last minute details to be ready first thing in the morning. We will check back soon wish us luck Matt and Independence crew.

WAHOO

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen

Here’s the gang with a sample of today’s catch.

On the Bluefin grounds

We decided to concentrate our last few days on these magnificent Bluefin. We will make every effort to get everyone one of these beauties. Matt & the Indy crew

IN THE BLUEFIN ZONE

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen

We have had some long days and some long nights here lately. We arrived on scene yesterday at the Bluefin zone and boy did we get lucky. The days have been slow and the bite starts at night. We had great action on 90-200+ pound fish. Hot and heavy action till midnight on the jigs. We are going to remain on scene and hope for more fun tonight. Matt and Independence Crew