Independence Sportfishing - San Diego, CA


July 2023

Fish Report & Photo Archive

Departing for Young's Tackle 3 Day

by Brian Pifer, 7-05-2023


Leaving on our Young's Tackle 3 Day with an awesome group. Kevin brought good giveaways and goody bags for everyone to start the trip. We're setting everyone up getting ready for this local bluefin/ yellowfin zone. Wish us luck


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Coming to an end

by Brian Pifer, 7-07-2023








We've had excellent bluefin fishing today with some bigger ones in the mix. We are just a few fish shy of limits for the trip with plenty of time to go.







Young's Tackle 3 Day Jackpot Winners and Avet Jackpot Winner

by Brian Pifer, 7-08-2023


 
 
 
 
 
 
Young's Tackle 3 Day Jackpot Winners and Avet Jackpot Winner
 
 
1st Dave Kim 100lb bft
 
 
2nd Ron Martinez 90lb bft
 
 
3rd Kevin Kwon 88lb bft
 
 
Avet Reel Winner great to Bryan Mcleod 57lb bft
 
 
Great job everyone and thanks Kevin, Mac, and Young's Tackle for a remarkable trip.



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Staying on the biguns

by Brian Pifer, 7-10-2023


Staying on the biguns


Jackpot winners Sherman’s Tuna Runners

by Brian Pifer, 7-13-2023








Jackpot winners Sherman’s Tuna Runners


1 Kevin Maczko 160


2 Kevin Phan 158


3 Joe Ruiz 141


Thanks very much Sherman and all our great anglers. See you next time.







Busy today

by Brian Pifer, 7-15-2023


Busy today. Sorry for the few photos. Great fishing for yellowfin tuna.


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Good as it gets

by Brian Pifer, 7-16-2023








We have experienced another epic day of fishing. Great weather and good friends make it happen on the Independence.











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Jackpot Graftech 8 day

by Brian Pifer, 7-21-2023








1st place was a tie between Jerry Rincon and Brent Call with a 48 pound yt


3 rd place Chip Rowland 69 grouper.


Thanks again guys great group great trip!







Tahoe Tuna 8 Day

by Brian Pifer, 7-21-2023


We departed yesterday afternoon on our annual Tahoe Tuna 8 Day with a fun group of guys. Today we've been getting our tackle ready to go for yellowtail, yellowfin tuna, and maybe a shot at wahoo. Everyone is getting anxious to fish. We'll be to our destination tomorrow around noon. Check back tomorrow for an update.


Fun action on a variety of species

by Brian Pifer, 7-25-2023








Inshore Fishing




Fun action on a variety of species. Yellowtail, grouper, pargo, halibut, sierra mackeral, pacific porgy, and all the bass you want









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Coastal chrome

by Brian Pifer, 7-26-2023








Coastal chrome




Another epic day of inshore fishing.








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Brett Edmondson/ Tackle Express 4 Day

by Brian Pifer, 7-29-2023








We departed yesterday afternoon on Brett Edmondson/ Tackle Express 4 Day.




We got to the grounds late last night for a few fish in the dark.




Today has been epic!!! We are a few shy for our daily limits with some time left. Stay tuned for more.









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Night bite

by Brian Pifer, 7-31-2023








Managed to catch a few 100lbers last night








Heavy Load

by Brian Pifer, 7-31-2023




We experienced amazing bluefin tuna fishing this trip with 175 ranging from 25-1010lbs.




We also tried for some yellowtail and was rewarded with 26 12-25lbers.




Thank you Brett Edmondson, Tackle Express, and everyone who joined us for a great trip









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