Fish Reports
Date
Report
Author
Audio
2-10-2026
Roger Eckhardt 16 Day   
As we approach the docks, the Independence would like to extend a huge thank you to Roger Eckhardt, Graftech Rods,... more »
Brian Pifer
Independence
2-9-2026
Roger Eckhardt 16 Day   
We put the finishing touches on the Roger Eckhardt 16-Day yesterday. We added a few more quality tuna, yellowtail, and... more »
Brian Pifer
Independence
2-7-2026
Roger Eckhardt 16 Day   
Today reminded us that the fish still have the upper hand sometimes! We struggled to find the right conditions for... more »
Brian Pifer
Independence
2-6-2026
Roger Eckhardt 16 Day   
We officially got it done today and can proudly say we have LIMITS OF BLUEFIN in the hold! It was... more »
Brian Pifer
Independence
2-5-2026
Roger Eckhardt 16 Day   
The bluefin were out in force today, providing non-stop excitement with giant foamers popping up all around us. The grade... more »
Brian Pifer
Independence
2-4-2026
Roger Eckhardt 16 Day   
150 miles later, we’re back in bluefin territory! It was a long morning of travel, and things were looking a... more »
Brian Pifer
Independence
2-3-2026
Roger Eckhardt 16 Day   
We’ve had a great rhythm going—pulling on yellowtail from the depths and chasing tuna on the surface. With guest appearances... more »
Brian Pifer
Independence
2-2-2026
Roger Eckhardt 16 Day   
The yellowfin were active, with a solid grade of fish from 40 to 130 lbs hitting the deck, along with... more »
Brian Pifer
Independence
2-1-2026
Roger Eckhardt 16 Day   
Fishing was on the tougher side today, which gave us the opportunity to pause and gather as a family. We... more »
Brian Pifer
Independence
1-31-2026
Roger Eckhardt 16 Day   
Same pattern with these bluefin. The fish made a 30-mile jump back to where they were three days ago, making... more »
Brian Pifer
Independence
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