Well we got things started today , and managed to have a pretty good time in the process. 18 to 30 lb. yellowtail were the game today. Salas yo yo jigs and the beloved 7 x for the long rod guys were the way to go. A hot mackerel cast out was pretty instant as well. I think pretty much everyone got their daily limit on these today, and we had excellent weather as well. We are going to......

The independence returned this morning with a great catch of yellowtail, Wahoo, grouper, and some bluefin tuna. 1st place jack pot winner was Ed Sanders with a 65 lb. bluefin tuna, 2nd place was Mark Oliver with a 61 lb. bluefin tuna, and 3rd place was John Kehrli with a 52 lb. grouper. Always a huge thanks to everyone who made the trip this year and to Ron Hirao from big fish tackle for everything. We left Point......