Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-01-07

Hello everyone, from the tired Indy crew. We had a spectacular day today here at the bank. We arrived at 0900 and got situated in no time, and immediately started getting fish. We were steady all day long on these beautiful grade tuna, 130 lb. to 190 lb. and 3 over 200 to 240 lbs. we ended the day with 70 fish for our efforts. Everything was the hot ticket today, sardine, mackerel, chunk, squid, and good kite action till dark. The weather is really good, and we hope it stays that way for a while. We will try this again tomorrow, in hopes of another day like this. Thanks for checking in, Jeff, Kyle and the Indy crew

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-02-07

Good evening, we had another great day at the bank, as things were going strong right at daybreak, slowed around 1100, only to pick up again at 1400. We picked up 51 of these beautiful grades of 130 to 185 lb. fish. We did have a 211 & 225 lb. as the big ones for the day. The weather is still good. We are going to do this again tomorrow, as the conditions are really good for this place. We haven't run across too many wahoo, but we get a few each day. Good night from the Indy crew

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-02-07

Good evening, we had another great day at the bank, as things were going strong right at daybreak, slowed around 1100, only to pick up again at 1400. We picked up 51 of these beautiful grades of 130 to 185 lb. fish. We did have a 211 & 225 lb. as the big ones for the day. The weather is still good. We are going to do this again tomorrow, as the conditions are really good for this place. We haven't run across too many wahoo, but we get a few each day. Good night from the Indy crew

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-03-07

Good evening from the independence. Today's report is pretty much like the past few days out here, as we had good fishing again on these beautiful 130 to 185 lb. tuna. We had one stand out, a 221 lb. caught by run Barron. We ended the day with 27 fish for our efforts, and a couple of wahoo. The weather is still good as well. Ed has some prime looking New York steaks for dinner tonight, and key lime pie for dessert. Life is good out here. Thanks for checking in on us, Jeff, Kyle and the Indy crew

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-04-07

Things out here on the independence are as good as it gets. Today we had another extraordinary day on these yellowfin tuna. We stayed busy for most of the day and kept 38 fish for our efforts they averaged 130 to 225 lbs., and more 170 to 190 lb. fish than the past few afternoons. What incredible fishing we experienced out here. The weather continues to be outstanding. Tom wants to say hello to Amy & the girls to let them he had a big tuna today. We are going to start for home right after dinner, and everyone is looking forward to a good rest on the way home. Good night from Jeff, Kyle and the Indy crew

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-05-07

Today we spent the day cleaning our gear, cleaning the boat, and relaxing. The weather is good for this part of the ocean, and makes for decent traveling. Tonight we are going to have seared Ahi, and wild rice, & veggies, yum yum. We will talk to you later, the Indy crew

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-07-07

The Indy will dock at Point Loma Sportfishing at 5:45am on Sunday Dec 9. Passengers departing on Dec 9 the sign in will begin at approximately 7am.

Like A Mother

Jeff DeBuys brought Independence home to Point Loma Sportfishing on December 9, after a 15-day trip with 26 anglers. The Save-On Tackle trip fished inside and outside, as far out as the Hurricane Bank.

"It was an epic trip," summed up DeBuys, who tallied 19 cows, or tuna over 200 pounds.

"Hello from the tired Indy crew," he wrote December 1 at the Hurricane Bank. "We had a spectacular day today here at the bank. We arrived at 0900 and got situated in no time, and immediately started getting fish. We were steady all day long on these beautiful grade tuna, 130 lb. to 190 lb. and 3 over 200 to 240 lbs. We ended the day with 70 fish for our efforts. Everything was the hot ticket today, sardine, mackerel, chunk, squid, and good kite action till dark. The weather is really good, and we hope it stays that way for a while."

When Jeff weighed his catch, the big fish weighed 311 pounds. It was caught by Alex Kastaniuk of La Habra Heights, who also got a 207.6-pounder.

"He fought like a mother," said Alex. "There were times I thought I'd definitely die. He got wrapped up with other anglers four times, and he took me around the boat for an hour and a half. My best fish before was a 190-pounder. I think I'll have him cut and wrapped."

Alex said he fished a sardine on a 7/0 ringed Super Mutu hook. He used 130-pound Seaguar fluorocarbon leader, 130-pound Izorline and 130-pound Izor Spectra backing on a Penn 50 SW reel and a Shimano six-foot rod.

Gary Ondrisco of Shelley, ID won second place for a 286-pounder that fell for a sardine on a 5/0 ringed Super Mutu on 100-pound Seaguar, 100-pound Izorline and 130-pound Izorline Spectra backing g on a Penn 50 reel and a Shimano Talus rod he won on the boat.

"He fought up high, " said Gary. "He never sounded and he fought way out for two and a half hours." Gary also got a 202-pounder.

Chartermaster David Taylor of Downey won third place for a 265-pound tuna. He said he bagged that baby in 15 minutes, after it ate his sardine on a 9/0 Eagle Claw hook. He used 130-pound Seaguar fluorocarbon, 130-pound Izorline Spectra, an Avet 50 reel and a Calstar 760 H rod. He also had a 207-pounder.

Bob Buckland of Simi Valley took tuna of 239 and 226 pounds. He fished squid under the kite with the boat's rig.

Ron Baron of La Crescenta took an hour to beat a 226-pounder. He also got a 222 and a 208-pound tuna. He said he fished sardines on 5/0 ringed Super Mutu hooks, with 100-pound Izorline and 130-pound Izor Spectra on an Avet 50 reel and a Seeker 6465 XXH rod.

Terry Prather of Dallas, TX got a 236-pounder in 45 minutes. He said he fished a sardine on a 9/0 ringed Super Mutu hook, with 130-pound Izorline and 130-pound izor Spectra on an Avet 50 reel and a Truline six-foot rod.

Fernando Rocha of Whittier caught cows of 221 and 214 pounds. He said he fished sardines on 7/0 Mustad hooks, with 100-pound Izorline and 130-pound Izor Spectra on an Avet 50 SDS reel and a Calstar 760 H rod. The bigger fish fought for 45 minutes.

Chuck Woyce of Monterey bagged a 210-pounder with a sardine on a 5/0 ringed Super Mutu an d 100-pound Seaguar fluorocarbon tied to 100-pound Izorline on a boat rig.

Clarence Becker of Victorville caught a 209-pounder on a sardine and an Eagle Claw 8/0 hook, tied to 100-pound Ande line and 130-pound Izorline Spectra on an Avet 30 reel and a Calstar 645 rod.

Don Farrell of Laguna Niguel got a 205-pounder on a sardine and a 5/0 ringed Super Mutu on 80-pound Soft Steel Ultra line and 130-pound Izorline Spectra on a Tiagra 30 reel and a Calstar 6460 XXH rod.

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-09-07

Hello from the Independence, We are back out on our pre- Christmas 10 day, Jeff and the boys had a really great 15 day trip with the Sav-on tackle group and the big fish on the trip were as follows: 1st place Alex Kastaniuk 311 pound yellowfin, 2nd place Gary Ondrisko 286 pound yellowfin, and 3rd place was David Taylor our charter master had a 265 yellowfin.. 26 tuna that were weighed in ranged anyway from 192

American Angler Fish Report 01-22-2008

We would like to take a moment to make a correction on a big cow that was caught by Bill Asbell on our return trip of Nov 26. With the help of another angler his picture of this spectacular catch we are able to see the fish hanging from the scale at Point Loma and the clear weight. It was noted on the website and the San Diego Union Paper his fish was 356.8 pounds. Every pound counts to every Angler, as it is a proud moment of his life. This fish actually weighed in at 357.8 POUNDS!!!! Congratulations Bill. Thanks for the proof you earned it!!!

Indy Sportfishing fish Report 12-10-07

The Independence was very successful on its last trip, we would like to add a few of our Honorable mentions. Keep in mind that a lot fish from 120 to 180 pounds were not weighed in; Clarence Becker of VICTORVILLE CA had a 209, 190, Robert Buckland of SIMI VALLEY CA a 197, 198, 239 and a 226, Al Brandenburg from SAN CLEMENTE CA weighed in a 199, Sal Proetto from LAKE FOREST CA, a 195, Fernando Rocha from WHITTIER CA weighed in a 214 and a 221, Terry Prather from DALLAS TX with a 236, Don Farrell from LAGUNA NIGUEL CA had 2 cows 205 each. Alex Kastaniuk from LA HABRA HEIGHTS CA our 1st place winner also weighed in a 207, Dale Lethcoe from SUNDLAND CA had a 192, Gary Ondrisko from SHELLEY Id our 2nd place winner also weighed in a 202, Ron Barron from LA CRESENTA CA weighed in a 222, 193 and a 208, David Taylor from DOWNEY CA our 3rd place winner also weighed in a 194 and a 207, Louis (Chuck) Woyce from MONTEREY CA turned in a 210. Congratulation to everyone that was on this trip.. A trip well done!!!

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-11-07

Good day everyone, Just a few notes from the bridge of the Indy, We will be on the tuna grounds on Wednesday morning first thing. The weather has been very nice as we travel south, it's warming up all the time. We've been rigging tackle and making sure all is in order to do battle with these yellowfin that have been on the bite for last few weeks. Our bait looks good as well so we are hoping that the fish will be ready in the am. We'll talk to ya tomorrow night and let you know how we do, The Indy boys.

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-12-07

Hello everyone, today we had a good first day of fishing with a total of 39 yellowfin tuna caught in the 50 to 200 lb. range. We stopped on a school at 05:45 and drifted until 1:30 in the afternoon. The rest of the day we looked and could not find any fish that would bite for us, we did get on a spot of straight cows that boiled around but would not bite a bait with a hook in it, but such is fishing. Tonight we are going to try for some squid and then be back hard at it, in the morning. Wish us lots of good luck, the Indy boys.

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-13-07

Good day from the Indy, We had a nice day of fishing today on the lower banks with fish up to 285 pounds. We did catch a total of 22 fish for the day with the big fish honors going to John Arndt with the 285, Russell Rihel 274 and Alan Fillingame 202. The rest of the catch today was in the 120 to 170 lb. range. The weather has remained good for us but the wind has come up a bit in the 15-knot range. We have three more days down here to fish so wish us luck on the big ones. The Indy guys.

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-14-07

Good day from the Indy, We had a nice day of fishing today on the lower banks with fish up to 285 pounds. We did catch a total of 22 fish for the day with the big fish honors going to John Arndt with the 285, Russell Rihel 274 and Alan Fillingame 202. The rest of the catch today was in the 120 to 170 lb. range. The weather has remained good for us but the wind has come up a bit in the 15-knot range. We have three more days down here to fish so wish us luck on the big ones. The Indy guys.

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-14-07

Good evening, we just finished our day of fishing and we had another nice day of tuna fishing. The morning started out hot and heavy at daybreak with 60 to 120 pound tuna boiling all around the boat and eating anything in front of them. After the morning deal we went into a dry spell for most of the day until the afternoon when Tim on the Royal star give us the call he found some bigger fish northwest of the morning area and we were not disappointed as we had a couple of stops for 5 fish that were 250, 240, 200, 175 and 165 to end the day well after dark. Paul would like to tell Laurie that he got his birthday gift today in the form of a yellowfin tuna that should go 250 back at the dock. We are spending the night and have 2 more days to fish in this zone. Have a great night, the very tired but happy folks on the Indy.

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-16-07

Hello, We are checking in after our final day of fishing down here south of the border. Well today was an action packed day for the most part, the only thing missing was a good afternoon hit like we have had the last couple of days. The morning bite was again mostly 40 to 100 pound fish with a handful of 100 plus pound yellowfin. Just about lunch time we had a stop in which the fish ranged in size from 30 to 257 pounds, talk about a stop to keep you on your toes!!!!!. Today's big fish honors go to Bill Edmiston with a 257 yellowfin tuna, that is a tape estimate as well as the other weights we have reported, we also had Steve Alpineri join the 200 pound club with 208 yellowfin. We also had many folks join the 100-pound club as well. The weather was as good as it gets today, shorts and tee shirts with a table top ocean and lots of sun all day. The group got together and voted to stay one more day but I had to veto the plan as the last time we did something like that the guys had to join the angry wives club when we returned. Have a great day, we did, the Indy boys.

Indy Sportfishing Fish Report 12-17-07

Information regarding the arrival for the Indy on Wed Dec 19, may be obtained by calling Point Loma Sportfishing at 619 223 1627. I will be out of town from Dec 18-Dec 27. Anglers going out on Dec 26, should arrive at the office by 7am for sign-in with Paul. Any questions requarding 2008 trips please wait until I return. Have a safe Holiday Season. Judy

Between The Fronts

Independence docked at Pt. Loma Sportfishing December 19 after the Fisherman's Hardware 10-day trip with 26 anglers. Mark Pisano skippered the trip and co-owner Paul Strasser assisted as second. There were seven cows in the catch.

"We had better weather this trip," said Mark, "We went down and came back between the fronts. We got fish every day. We had good action in the mornings, and the bigger fish bit in the afternoons. Most were on sardines, but we got a few on squid with the kite."

John Arndt of Huntington Beach won first place for a 300.7-pounder that ate his sardine on a 7/0 Eagle Claw hook. He fished with 130-pound Izorline and 130-pound Izor Spectra on an Avet 50 reel and a Calstar 760 H rod.

"I saw the boil," said Arndt. "He stayed up on the bow most of the fight, but he came up on the portside stern. He fought an hour and 25 minutes."

Russ Rihel of Long Beach won second place for a 284-pounder. He said he got it with a sardine on a 6/0 Super Mutu hook, 130-pound Izorline and 130-pound Izor Spectra with an Avet 50 reel and a Seeker 6463 XXXXH rod.

William Edmiston of West Sacramento won third place for a 276-pounder. He got his prizewinner with a sardine on a 5/0 Super Mutu hook tied to 100-pound Blackwater fluorocarbon leader, 100-pound P-Line and 100-pound Line One Spectra backing on an Accurate 50 reel and a Seeker 6463 XXXH rod.

"I lost a monster, a fish a lot bigger," he remarked.

Paul Geurts of Santa Rosa got honorable mention and stood in with the winners for his 272-pounder. He said he got that baby with a sardine on a 6/0 VMC hook on 120-pound P-Line fluorocarbon leader and 130-pound Soft Steel Ultra line with 130-pound Line One Spectra backing on an Accurate 50 reel and a Calstar 6455 XXXH rod.

"The fish stayed on the bow, but he came up on the stern, mid ship," he said. "It took an hour and five minutes."

Joe Amistead and Rob Filson teamed up to bag a 243-pounder, after it ate both their sardine baits. The two hooks were side by side in the fish's mouth.

Steve Alpinieri caught a 222-pounder with a sardine on a 4/0 ringed Super Mutu hoo tied to 100-pound Izorline and 130-ppound Izorline Spectra. He used an Avet 50 reel and a Seeker 6463 XXXH rod.

Modesto Alcala of Fisherman's Hardware caught a 215-pounder with a sardine on a 3/0 Mutu hook. He said he used 80-pound Seaguar fluorocarbon leader and 80-pound Power Pro Spectra on a Tiagra 16 reel and a Calstar 6465 M rod.

Two fish with archival tags were caught. The tags will be worth $500 each to anglers Dennis Evans of Cedar Park, TX and Rob Filson of Chula Vista.

First Class Operation

"I can hardly wait to go back," Skipper Jeff DeBuys said after he returned Independence to Point Loma Landing November 21 after a Farallon Boats charter, a 10-day trip. "There is some good fishing down there, we had beautiful weather and noon to dark drifts.

"We had 26 anglers, ages 16 to 82," Jeff continued, "and they all got their personal best. We're extremely happy."

Bill Asbell, 68, took first place with a 356-pound super cow. "I used a friends rod and reel," Bill said. "I wasn't prepared for this stuff. The reel was toast when I got finished. I caught a 400-pound thresher shark in Cabo San Lucas 34 years ago, but this was a lot better fight."