Skipper-owner Mark Pisano brought Independence home to Point Loma Sportfishing August 23 after a five-day trip. It was the third year for the Tuna Trackers charter.

"It was tough," said angler Mike Bonderson of Simi Valley, "but we still had a good time. This crew is outstanding. My best yellowtail for the trip was caught with a Salas 7X surface iron, bird**** (green sardine w/ extra white) colored."

"On trips like these," said Pisano, "you just roll the dice. It could end up a great catch on these albies, or it might not. We saw some signs, but no bites. We managed to pick up a few bluefin.

"We got the word late yesterday about Guadalupe, so we're going to check it out on this upcoming trip. I don't think anybody's been there yet."