Independence arrived at O-Dawn-30 September 8 at Point Loma Sportfishing. Skipper Jeff DeBuys tied up and remarked that fish was excellent, with near-limits of yellowtail and tuna, with some decent dorado in the mix. His seven-day trip fished offshore with 21 anglers. William Toth of Vista won first place for a 49-pound yellowfin, a tuna he bagged with a sardine on a 3/0 Mustad hook on 30-pound Seaguar Premier fluorocarbon and 50-pound Power Pro spectra. He used an Avet JX reel and a Super Seeker 6470 rod.

Ed Tschernoscha of Baja Fish Gear won second place for a 46.6-pound yellowfin, and posed with his fish. Jeff Jedinak of San Clemente won third place for a 46.6-pound tuna.