“The boat has had problems,” said the report from Independence January 17, “sending reports in the area they have been in as well as some computer glitches. Fishing over of the weekend was sensational with 49 fish in the two days in the 130 to 285-pound range, about seven or eight are over the 200-pound mark. Our weather down here has been very nice, and we are planning to spend another day in this big fish zone and try to top off the wells. We have an incredible catch on board and the plan is to start for home on Monday and do a little fishing while working home as weather permits.

“Just a reminder that deposits are now due for the 2010 season, so please let Judy know if anyone has had a change in plans or you would like to get on a trip. Many trips have sold out for 2010 and we also have many stand-bys to accommodate when spots open up. Thanks very much and hope to see everyone in the upcoming season, Mark Pisano and Paul Strasser.”