Independence Sportfishing - San Diego, CA


November 2021

Fish Report & Photo Archive

Trip #21-31 11-1-2021 Stan Vanderburg-LIMITED LOAD

by Brian Pifer, 11-03-2021


We left Monday afternoon on our Stan Vanderburg Cowkillas

11 Day Trip. Got a great load of bait and headed south. We've been traveling the last few days in nice weather. We're still heading down to the fishing grounds. We'll be at our destination tomorrow late morning and will be searching for the big tuna. Keep you posted. Wish us luck. 

Trip #21-31 11-1-2021 WE'RE ON THE HUNT

by Brian Pifer, 11-04-2021




We were on the hunt for big tuna today and didn't connect. We did see decent sign of life around a few banks and a few fish but getting them to bite was a different story. Managed 2 tuna from 20-45lbs and all the marlin you wanted. Going to keep trying and hoping to locate these big fish. We'll have an update for you tomorrow. 
 


Brian and The Indy Crew





Trip #21-31 11-1-2021 on the look out!

by Brian Pifer, 11-05-2021


Spent the day looking at a few more banks for those missing big tuna. We were unsuccessful again today but we're not giving up. It can change any day. We are going to spend one more day looking for the trophy tunas before heading back up the line. Let you know what happens tomorrow. Wish us luck!

 
Brian and The Indy Crew 

Trip 21-31 still looking, still hoping

by Brian Pifer, 11-06-2021


Today we gave it our last shot at a big tuna. Unfortunately the tuna gods weren't on our side. We covered hundreds of miles looking and trying everything we could. Sometimes you can't win them all. But the good thing is that we have plenty more days to fish. We are currently heading back up the line to put ourselves in position tomorrow to catch some fish. We'll check back tomorrow.

 
Brian and The Indy Crew 

ON THE RIDGE

Photo Credit: Brian Pfier
by Brian Pifer, 11-08-2021


Finally got some decent fish on the ridge after spending the last few days on the outer banks below Mag Bay looking for the big girls. Just a tad early but that could happen any day. Enjoy the photos. Brian & Indy crew


Photos for 11-08-2021

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Photo Credit: Brian Pfier
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Photo Credit: Brian Pfier
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Photo Credit: Brian Pfier

GOOD TUNA FISHING

by Brian Pifer, 11-09-2021


Excellent tuna fishing yesterday. We finished up what we needed in the morning and took off looking for Wahoo and Yellowtail. Today we had steady Wahoo action. Still a very challenging fish to catch due to them falling of the hooks but we managed 33 for our efforts. Also had a bonus 70 pound Yellowtail in the mix.


NICE FINISH

Photo Credit: Brian Pfier
by Brian Pifer, 11-11-2021


We've been traveling the last few days in not so nice weather. We had a little window to break down our gear today and the guys got everything ready for the next trip. We will be in tomorrow morning around 0500. Myself and the crew want to thank Stan Vanderburg for putting a great trip together. 


Photos for 11-11-2021

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Photo Credit: Brian Pfier
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Photo Credit: Brian Pfier
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Photo Credit: Brian Pfier
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TRIP 21-31 JP WINNERS

Photo Credit: Brian Pfier
by Brian Pifer, 11-12-2021


11 Day Stan Vanderburg Jackpot Winners

 
1st Place Justin Carpenter 56.5 yellowtail 
 
2nd Place John Ross 41.5 wahoo 
 
3rd Place Alex Romans 40.5 yellowfin tuna
 
Good going all of you. Thank you again 

GREAT FISHING

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
by Matt Kaullen, 11-17-2021



We are back online 10 day limited load left a few days ago and we have been nothing short of busy. The guys started off with premium grade Yellowfin Tuna with limit style fishing on 25-40# fish. We busted offshore in hopes of something floating and got lucky with an all you want Mahi Mahi bite. Wahoo is CD on the brains now and we had a good whack at them yesterday and the plan is to do it again. The weather has been awesome out here and the company even better. Matt and Independence crew





trip 21-32 nice wahoo

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
by Matt Kaullen, 11-17-2021



Photos for 11-17-2021

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Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
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Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen

trip 21-32

by Matt Kaullen, 11-21-2021


After another great day of wahoo fishing we headed up the beach for yellowtail. We had good weather and great fishing. Yo-yo jigs were best method for for the tails. We are spending the day on the beach fishing for bass yellowtail and maybe trying a few halibut drifts. Check back later. Wish us luck. Matt and Independence crew
 


Trip 21-33

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
by Matt Kaullen, 11-22-2021


We got underway the day after thanksgiving and headed south. The gang from Brandon Miller’s 11 day got acquainted and the giveaways began. There was graftech rods, nomad jigs, reel bags, and lots of swag to go with it. Also thanks to Dale Hightower for the seaguar Fluorocarbon and Hyabusa hooks. We started fishing this morning and had excellent wahoo fishing. Nice fat wahoo where waiting for is and we were able to get everyone at least one wahoo today. Unfortunately I only managed one photo throughout the pandemonium.. We have outstanding weather and we are gonna make a move and make another attempt at wahoo and tuna tomorrow. Wish us luck. Matt and Independence crew.

Here’s John with a sample of today’s catch, more photos to follow


trip 21-33 4 great photos

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
by Matt Kaullen, 11-30-2021






Photos for 11-30-2021

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Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
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Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
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Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen