Independence Sportfishing - San Diego, CA


September 2017

Fish Report & Photo Archive

MAKING AN ADJUSTMENT

by Mark Pisano, 9-01-2017


Hello everyone, sorry about the Lack of reports, we are out on the Stevens charter and are enjoying good Tuna fishing, 90% of the fish are 40-50 pounds with some up to 65 pounds. Weather has been flat calm the last few days with the exception being the first day and a half, we had some sea state and wind but still far from bad. We are lucky to say the least that we ended up on these beautiful grade tuna. We originally were headed south and changed up in mid stride when these things started to bite for the fleet. A call from one of our fellow good buddy's alerted us to the change in the mood of the fish. Anyhow it's all working out and with two days left we looking sweet as sugar. With great company on board and great weather on tap we will continue the adventure. Thanks for checking in on us. Have a great Labor Day weekend.


ETA 9.3.2017

by Mark Pisano, 9-02-2017


 The Independence will arrive at the Point Loma dock at 5:30am on 9.3.2017, anyone departing on tomorrows trip be sure to bring your passport..


Mac/Youngs 7 Day

by Jeff DeBuys, 9-05-2017


We began our trip down in the Yellowtail zone and put together a nice day on quality Yellows. All offerings were accepted by the fish and we ended up with our daily limits before moving on. We are going to check out some good looking water down the way in hopes of some Wahoo and Tuna. Wish us luck, Jeff & crew


SUPER FUN DAY

SHEAR JOY
Photo Credit: Jeff DeBuys
by Jeff DeBuys, 9-06-2017


The guys experienced one of those action packed days down here that this place is known for. Wahoo , Tuna , Yellowtail biting all day with great conditions and many guys catching their first Wahoo. It was great to see everyone really enjoying themselves. We are going to sit tight and sea what happens next, Jeff & crew


Photos for 9-06-2017

9-06-2017
RICHARD
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9-06-2017
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9-06-2017
HAMACHI
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9-06-2017
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GOOD GOING TODAY

Photo Credit: Jeff DeBuys
by Jeff DeBuys, 9-07-2017


Yet another stellar day down here in the zone. From dark of the morning till sundown it was fun times with Tuna stealing the show today along with Wahoo and Yellowtail. The weather is as good as it gets and fishing is sensational. We are going to try for sum more Yellas tomorrow to put the icing on the cake. Wish us luck, Jeff & crew


Photos for 9-07-2017

9-07-2017
GOOD MORNING
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9-07-2017
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9-07-2017
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9-07-2017
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9-07-2017
ATUN
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9-07-2017
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ALL FIXED UP

by Jeff DeBuys, 9-09-2017


A few hours was all we needed to finish up our yellowtail yesterday, as they were very eager to bite anything you tossed in the water. We have been blessed with fantastic fishing and weather this trip. Thanks to Mac & Kevin from youngs tackle and all these sponsor's ,,soft steel, candy bar, calstar, owner, penn, izorline , cousins Rod, accurate, pro are, salas jigs, Avet , daiwa, cheal ,smitty belts, sportsmans sea food, shimano ,Phenix rods. We will be back to San Diego at 0530 tomorrow. Sea ya then Jeff & crew


MAC/YOUNGS RETURNS

Photo Credit: Jeff DeBuys
by Jeff DeBuys, 9-10-2017


1st place Richard Blaylock 45 lb. Wahoo
2nd Scott Jones 38 lb. Wahoo
3rd Chuck Myhre 32 lb. Wahoo
A great time was had by all many thanks to everyone who made the trip a big success this year. We turned around and picked up a great load of bait for our Tunaholics 7 day extravaganza and are pointed for the southern fishing grounds. We will report later on , wish us luck, Jeff & crew


GREAT START

BUSY TODAY
Photo Credit: Jeff DeBuys
by Indy Crew, 9-12-2017


We started the day off with a good Yellowtail bite that got everyone in the swing of things. The nice grade fish put on a show for all to see and catch before disappearing around noon. We left the Yellows to head south in hopes of more great action tomorrow. Sea ya then, Jeff & crew


Photos for 9-12-2017

9-12-2017
MARCO
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ACTION PACKED DAY

Wow Marilyn
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by Jeff DeBuys, 9-13-2017


The gang enjoyed a great day down here with nice grade Wahoo and excellent grade Tuna being the main course. Throw in sum Yellowtail and Dorado and there ya have it. The weather is just as one could imagine, hot & sunny. We hope we can continue the pace tomorrow. Wish us luck, Jeff & crew
 


Photos for 9-13-2017

9-13-2017
Dennis
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9-13-2017
Dos Amigos
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9-13-2017
Hittin today
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9-13-2017
Skinnies
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DOING JUST FINE

The Friesen family
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by Jeff DeBuys, 9-14-2017


So here we are , just before sunrise and these 25 to 35 lb. Tuna start biting and keep us busy for a couple of hours, with most being 18 to 30 lbs. when the sun came up. Pretty soon Wahoo are jumping around and it's time to switch gears. We ended up with a nice day on the Wahoo and Tuna, Kevin got a 40 lb. YFT during the maylay, a nice standout. The late afternoon didn't pan out so we're headed up to sea what's going on on the beach. Jeff & crew


Photos for 9-14-2017

9-14-2017
Excellent Kevin
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9-14-2017
All smiles today
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9-14-2017
Jimmy Bomb Brandon
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9-14-2017
Gettin em
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9-14-2017
Jimmy Hoo
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NICE YELLOWTAIL DAY

by Jeff DeBuys, 9-16-2017


Hello folks we made the move up the line did sum looking around and got situated around mid day. Nice grade Yellows were putting on a good show till 1500 hrs. And we almost got our daily limits before calling it a trip. With a nice catch in the hatch we will be in San Diego tomorrow at 0515 to unload. Sea ya then, Jeff & crew


TUNAHOLICS RETURNS

Photo Credit: Jeff DeBuys
by Jeff DeBuys, 9-18-2017


JACKPOT WINNERS

1st Brian Friesen 48 lb. Wahoo
2nd Marco Lopez 44 lb. Wahoo
3rd Joe Buckshnis 43 lb. Wahoo
Many thanks to our friend Dennis Evans for another great adventure and to everyone who made it all happen again this year. Great job everyone! Sea you all soon, Jeff & crew


SEEKER UNDERWAY

by Matt Kaullen, 9-18-2017


Hey guys we are back out on another great trip. We turned around on the Seeker 7 day with Brian Porter aka Bubba as our Chartermaster. Yesterday was a day of rigging and great giveaways. Still traveling down thus far with great weather. We were watching a storm below but looks like the coast is clear. We will arrive at the fishing grounds today hoping for lots to report. We will keep you posted. Matt and Indy crew.
 


FUN IN THE SUN

BRIANS WAHOO
Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
by Matt Kaullen, 9-19-2017


Good action today on Wahoo. We had a couple bingos on Skinnies today and the action was heavy at times. Everyone had a shot or two today and as you can tell by the smiles I think everyone had a good time. We are stoked on the start and hope to keep the ball rolling. Wish us luck. Matt and Independence crew.


GOOD TIMES

NICE BINGO
Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
by Matt Kaullen, 9-20-2017


Another fun day out here. We hung around and trolled up some more Wahoo and snagged a few Tuna. We are headed to try for someTuna tomorrow and a few more Wahoo. The weather is beautiful and is forecasted to be warm again tomorrow. Lots of fun the last couple days. Wish us luck tomorrow
 


Bubba & Ron

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
by Matt Kaullen, 9-21-2017


Bubba and Ron showing off today's goods. Very good fishing for yellowfin tuna with a couple handfuls of wahoo.


Mike is one happy camper

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
by Matt Kaullen, 9-21-2017



Beautiful fish beautiful weather

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by Matt Kaullen, 9-21-2017



What a day!!!

by Matt Kaullen, 9-21-2017


Wow what a killer day today ! It all started at 0300 this morning we started hooking good grade tuna 20-28 pounds. It was full speed busy action. We picked up some more wahoo today as well and we couldn't ask for a better day. Beautiful weather here rolling up the beach in search for the final piece of the puzzle ; yellowtail. Lots of tired fisherman tonight with a galley full of smiles. Matt and Indy crew.


Brian Wilson

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
by Matt Kaullen, 9-22-2017


Brian stoked again. Another beautiful grade fish coming over the rail.


Troy is gettin um!

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
by Matt Kaullen, 9-22-2017



Nice yellow Roy

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
by Matt Kaullen, 9-22-2017



ETA 9.22.2017

by Matt Kaullen, 9-23-2017


The Indy will dock at Point loma Sportfishing at 6:15am on 9.23.2017..anyone going on the next

trip.."DONT FORGET YOUR PASSPORTS."


trip 1722 Jackpot winners

Photo Credit: Matt Kaullen
by Matt Kaullen, 9-26-2017


First place Tim Brown 57.8
Second place Vince Sloane 50.8
Third place Thomas Mannix III 48.4
Thanks again everyone for a great trip see y'all next year.


Robert

Photo Credit: Jeff DeBuys
by Jeff DeBuys, 9-26-2017


Robert says Hello to all my friends


Alex

Photo Credit: Jeff DeBuys
by Jeff DeBuys, 9-26-2017


Nice yellow today


Matt

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by Jeff DeBuys, 9-26-2017


Matt brings in a beautiful Yellowtail


YELLOWTAIL BONANZA

Photo Credit: Jeff DeBuys
by Jeff DeBuys, 9-26-2017



happy camper

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by Jeff DeBuys, 9-26-2017



beautiful yellowtail

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by Jeff DeBuys, 9-26-2017



beautiful dorados today

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by Jeff DeBuys, 9-26-2017



Excellent Start Kimura 8 Day

by Jeff DeBuys, 9-26-2017



We departed Sunday on our annual Gary Kimura 8 day special with a great group and some bullet proof sardines. Today was the first day fishing and it was a fantastic start for us. Full speed yellowtail fishing and sum really nice Mahi Mahi in the afternoon. All methods were working today, everything. Super nice weather down here made the event even sweeter. We hope to keep the ball rolling tomorrow, sea ya then, Jeff & crew


ANOTHER STELLAR DAY

3 AMIGOS
Photo Credit: Jeff DeBuys
by Jeff DeBuys, 9-27-2017


We awoke to perfect fishing conditions today, and to biting YellowfinTuna. We were fortunate to have a school of those 18 to 25 lb. fish get on us and bite for most of the morning. Really fun to say the least and everyone got fixed up. We looked around for sum Wahoo , but only managed a lonesome Wahoo for the effort. With a very healthy foundation resting the RSW tanks we are going trophy hunting for the remainder of the trip. Wish us luck, Jeff & crew
Fun fishing to say the least


Photos for 9-27-2017

9-27-2017
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9-27-2017
DAVE'S GETTIN EM
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9-27-2017
CAT'S YFT
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SWITCHING GEARS

WHAT CAN I SAY
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by Jeff DeBuys, 9-28-2017


We have had outstanding action the last few days and along with that even better weather. We are making the move out to try for bigguns for the next few days. Wish us luck, Jeff & crew
 


TROPHIES

ABEL
Photo Credit: Jeff DeBuys
by Jeff DeBuys, 9-29-2017


We made it out to the big fish arena to find decent conditions and sum willing participants to do, battle with, and battle we did. The outcome was in favor of the locals, which merely used us as a meal ticket. We did have many opportunities, but that's fishing. We are geared up for another round in the octagon, hoping to even the score. 8 100 to 145 lb.Tuna was out take. Jeff & crew


Photos for 9-29-2017

9-29-2017
ANDY
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9-29-2017
BOB
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9-29-2017
HI KAY
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9-29-2017
BIGGUNS
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9-29-2017
BIGGUN JERRY
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TROPHY DAY

WELL DONE GUYS
Photo Credit: Jeff DeBuys
by Jeff DeBuys, 9-30-2017


We had excellent conditions today to try for these trophy Yellowfin Tuna. We started out with a few mossback Yellowtail early on, and then it was good fishing for 100 to 150 lb.Tuna. Everyone really enjoyed the day , and great weather. Enjoy the pics, Jeff & crew


Photos for 9-30-2017

9-30-2017
ABEL AGAIN
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9-30-2017
PETER
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9-30-2017
COACH BRIAN
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9-30-2017
MILT SCORES
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9-30-2017
DOS AMIGOS
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