New 5 Day trips for 2026 and 2027   
With our limited Open Party availability, it’s never too early to start thinking about our 5 Day schedule for December... more »

Maintenance 2026   
We are officially in maintenance mode for the next six weeks! We just wrapped up four productive days hauled out... more »

2026 Season Update    
We have a new look for the 2026 season! We are excited to get back in the water and kick... more »

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 »

Boat Work Update and March Schedule    
Boat work is moving along and we are looking ahead to the start of our 2026 season. Conditions are looking... more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Beautiful weather and great flyline fishing most of the day   
Fun day today with long drifts catching this nice grade of bluefin. Beautiful weather and great Flyline fishing most of... more »