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)

Roger Eckhardt 16 Day

by BRIAN PIFER
Today reminded us that the fish still have the upper hand sometimes! We struggled to find the right conditions for the yellowtail, and the yellowfin were a no-show in any real numbers.The highlight of the day was definitely the world-class
(More...) (Saturday, February 7, 2026)