"Sorry about the lack of reports," said Independence's report for November 21, "as we had some difficulties with our sat phone. We spent our time down in the southern fishing zones, and were not disappointed with the fishing and the weather. Every day was different, as one day it was 130 to 200-pound fish, and the next day it was mixed up 100 to 180-pound fish. I would have to say that every method worked this trip. If you were planning to try this in the near future, I would recommend more 100 lb. outfits, and a 130 lb. for good measure. The sardines were the hot ticket, as at times we would have eight to 13 fish going, and other times three to five going. We had quite a few anglers that had not fished for these big tuna before, and after day 1 they were tuned in, and were doing very well for the rest of the trip. As I said before, the weather was absolutely gorgeous, with flat seas. I would have to say at least half of our anglers caught their personal best this trip. One angler that comes to mind is Martha Parker, who weighs maybe 95 pounds, who put on a clinic one day as she landed five of these brutes, all personal bests. We are traveling up right now, and will have another report with an ETA."