The Independence just returned from its 16-day trip. Incredible fishing at its best. Our jackpot winners were:

1st place Betty Stewart a 267 pound, soaking wet she less than 130 pounds, ft high. Remarkable. Way-to-Go-Betty!!!!
2nd place goes to Andy Baldwin with a 225.1 Yellowfin, and topping off.
3rd place goes to Clarence Becker 224 pound Yellowfin.

In 2007 Clarence had a 209 and 190. As the say. The older one gets the better one gets. Here is a list of impressive fish brought home by our Anglers: (not in order of size) a long with the 224-pound tuna that Clarence brought home he also landed a 201. Louie Marzari a 208.6, Charles Smith 197.8. Allen Smith, 185, 210.8, and a 212, John Jeffreys 200.2, and a 185... John Hancock a 213 and a 192.8, Ken Buzzell a 191.7, Scott Bishop 184, Conway Woo 210.8 and a 208, Frank Bartel 220.4. There were many fish at the dock that were not weighed in that were over the 150 pound mark that we want to give congrats to, so guys if you didn't weigh in your tuna you are also deserving a great big WOW.

Well everyone this concludes our season. We want to make mention that we had an impeccable 2008 season. We sincerely appreciate your support. Anglers that fished the aboard the Independence this year THANK YOU, and we hope that you enjoyed fishing the Indy as much as we enjoyed having you with us. Last but not least thanks goes out to our fish processors: Fisherman's Canning Service, Five-Star Processing and Sportsman's Seafood. They were always there on time and did a great job helping and assisting when the boat returned. Anglers that did not have the opportunity to fish with us because we had a sold-out season, now is the time to call in with your reservation. Some of our trips for 09 are already gone or getting close to that point. Our fishing season will resume in May. See you all at Fred Hall in Long Beach March 4-8.Stop by our booth and say hi. Thanks again for an impressive 2008 season.

Mark, Paul, Jeff, Kyle, and the Indy Crew and Judy.