Maintenance 2026

by BRIAN PIFER
We are officially in maintenance mode for the next six weeks! We just wrapped up four productive days hauled out at Marine Group in Chula Vista, where we knocked out our fresh bottom paint, new zincs, and completed our USCG
(More...) (Thursday, February 19, 2026)

Roger Eckhardt 16 Day

by BRIAN PIFER
As we approach the docks, the Independence would like to extend a huge thank you to Roger Eckhardt, Graftech Rods, Avet Reels, and all our incredible sponsors for keeping the tradition of this 16-day run alive and well. While this year
(More...) (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)

Roger Eckhardt 16 Day

by BRIAN PIFER
We put the finishing touches on the Roger Eckhardt 16-Day yesterday. We added a few more quality tuna, yellowtail, and Fritz with a hog of an amberjack. It was a perfect Super Bowl Sunday on the Indy—the weather was beautiful,
(More...) (Monday, February 9, 2026)