"Things are looking better each day out here," wrote Independence skipper Jeff DeBuys April 15, "as the sign of big fish, and Wahoo is getting better and better. We had a few chances at big 'uns, and landed five fish over 200 pounds. The lucky ones for today were Jim Chivas, 247 pounds, Les Nishi, Bill Nelson, Jim Issac, all had 220-pound fish, and Dave Rocchi, in with a 205-pound tuna. We had quite a few fish in the 130 to 190-pound category. To say the least, we are elated with the start. The weather is really good as well. We are hoping for more of the same tomorrow."