Editing Reel Big Fish (section)

===2006–present: Independent work===
While on tour in early 2006, Reel Big Fish were dropped from the [[Jive Records]] label.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shuster|first1=Fred|title=Music Writer|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/THE+BIG+FISH+THAT+GOT+AWAY+O.C.%27S+LONG-RUNNING+SKA-PUNK+ENSEMBLE...-a0157409399|website=www.thefreelibrary.com|publisher=Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)|access-date=February 20, 2015|date=Jan 12, 2007|quote="When word came in via phone from band management during a 2006 tour stop in Salt Lake City, happiness was instantly in the air. "}}</ref> The band formed its own label and released a 3-disc live performance CD/DVD set, ''[[Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Album]]''. This package became available on July 18, 2006, on the Internet and in retail stores on August 22. Jive later released a Reel Big Fish greatest hits album, ''[[Greatest Hit...And More]]''.

On February 20, 2007, the band released ''[[Duet All Night Long]]'', which is a split EP with power pop punk band ''[[Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer]]''. It features six cover songs (three from each band), with the two vocalists performing with both bands. The song, "Say Say Say" features [[Scott Klopfenstein]] on vocals in place of Barrett.

The band released its first studio album since leaving [[Jive Records]]; ''[[Monkeys for Nothin' and the Chimps for Free]]'' worldwide on July 10, 2007, on the [[Rock Ridge Music]] record label. On June 26, 2007, shortly before its release, the band announced in a Myspace blog that Matt Wong was leaving the band to spend more time with his wife and newborn child. He was replaced by Derek Gibbs who played bass in [[Jeffries Fan Club]] and Aaron Barrett's now defunct side project, [[The Forces Of Evil]]. Since Matt Wong was very popular with fans, some were skeptical of the new bassist's ability, but the band has stated that Derek Gibbs is "Matt Wong Approved" therefore extinguishing several fans' worries. Gibbs had been filling in for Wong on various tours since early 2002.

On December 19, 2007, the band announced that it would play the entire Warped Tour 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.warpedtour.com/warpedtour/news.asp?id=1437446 |title=Warped Tour 2007 |publisher=Warpedtour.com |access-date=July 9, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20071214232033/http://www.warpedtour.com/warpedtour/news.asp?id=1437446 |archive-date=December 14, 2007 }}</ref>

Reel Big Fish released a new studio album on January 20, 2009.<ref>[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=619462 "Reel Big Release Date."] [[Absolutepunk.net]]. October 16, 2008.</ref> The name of the album is ''[[Fame, Fortune and Fornication]]'', and it consists of 10 cover songs.<ref name="livedaily.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.livedaily.com/news/15091.html |title=Reel Big Fish maps real big tour |publisher=Livedaily.com |access-date=October 15, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090906163551/http://www.livedaily.com/news/15091.html |archive-date=September 6, 2009 }}</ref> Another album, ''[[A Best of Us for the Rest of Us]]'', featuring a 22-track disc of re-recorded songs and a 14-track disc of "Skacoustic" versions produced by lead singer Aaron Barrett, was released on July 20, 2010.<ref name="readjunk.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.readjunk.com/news/music/reel-big-fish-are-releasing-a-best-of-album/ |title=New Album |publisher=Readjunk.com |access-date=October 15, 2011}}</ref> An extended version of the album, [[A Best of Us for the Rest of Us (Bigger Better Bonus Deluxe Version)]], was released on June 21, 2011. The group also intended to work on a new album, recording new songs in the fall of 2010.<ref name="absolutepunk.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1766572 |title=Another Album |publisher=Absolutepunk.net |date=June 23, 2010 |access-date=October 15, 2011}}</ref> The band has also recorded a live DVD at [[The Grove of Anaheim|The Grove]] in [[Anaheim, California|Anaheim]], California, on January 4, 2009; which was released on July 21, 2009, with the title ''[[Reel Big Fish Live! In Concert!]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=11034452&blogID=457180360 |title=Myspace |publisher=Blogs.myspace.com |access-date=July 9, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207065936/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view |archive-date=February 7, 2009 }}</ref> In an interview with 'The Examiner', Aaron Barrett stated that he planned on releasing a new album, with all new material, in late 2011.

On January 11, 2011, the band announced that longtime member Scott Klopfenstein would be leaving the band to focus on raising a family.<ref>[http://www.punknews.org/article/41187 "Scott Klopfenstein leaves Reel Big Fish".] Punknews.org. January 11, 2011.</ref> Matt Appleton of [[Goldfinger (band)|Goldfinger]] began filling in for Scott on the band's 20th Anniversary Tour, and he has since been announced as a permanent replacement. This marks the first time since 1995 that the band has had a saxophone player.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/YSvqPkKygFE Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20200425192319/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSvqPkKygFE&gl=US&hl=en Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSvqPkKygFE&feature=player_detailpage#t=177s |title=ForgeTV Music Spotlight: Reel Big Fish Interview |publisher=Youtube.com |access-date=October 15, 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In March 2012, Reel Big Fish announced via Facebook that the group had begun recording a new album of new, original songs. The album is titled ''[[Candy Coated Fury]]'', though the band also considered ''Honk If You're Horny'' as a title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ReelBigFish/posts/10150893521035285 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/160684890284/10150893521035285 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Reel Big Fish (official) on Facebook|publisher=Facebook.com|date= October 25, 2011|access-date=April 28, 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stickam.com/viewMedia.do?mId=193121887|title=Aaron Barrett Stickam Interview|publisher=Stickam.com|date=April 26, 2012|access-date=April 28, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120721041926/http://www.stickam.com/viewMedia.do?mId=193121887|archive-date=July 21, 2012}}</ref> The album was released on July 31, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Candy-Coated-Fury-Reel-Fish/dp/B0089N7SL4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340219201&sr=8-1&keywords=candy+coated+fury |title=Candy Coated Fury: Reel Big Fish: Music |website=Amazon |date=September 9, 2009 |access-date=July 17, 2012}}</ref>

On October 21, 2013, the band announced via its website that long-time trombonist Dan Regan, who has played with Reel Big Fish since 1994, will depart from the band to spend more time with his family and follow his dream of starting a brewery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reel-big-fish.com/trombone-player-dan-regan-announces-retirement-from-rbf/|title=Beloved Longtime Trombone Player Dan Regan Announces Retirement from RBF - Reel Big Fish|website=Reel-big-fish.com}}</ref>

Reel Big Fish announced a co-headline UK and Ireland tour with Less than Jake with support from Zebrahead in early 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.giggingni.com/2014/01/live-less-than-jake-reel-big-fish-zebrahead/|title=LIVE: Less than Jake, Reel Big Fish, Zebrahead – Gigging NI|website=Giggingni.com|access-date=January 31, 2014|archive-date=April 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417192100/https://www.giggingni.com/2014/01/live-less-than-jake-reel-big-fish-zebrahead/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In November 2014, Reel Big Fish announced on Facebook that the group would release an EP titled ''Happy Skalidays'' scheduling release on December 15, 2014.

In February 2015, the band announced through its website that drummer [[Ryland Steen]] had gone on hiatus from the band in order to play drums in [[America (band)|America]]. Since the summer of 2014, Edward Beach (née Larsen) of [[Suburban Legends]] has been filling in.

On October 9, 2018, through their [[Instagram]] page, the band announced a new single called "You Can't Have All of Me", released on October 12. They also confirmed the title for the new album to be ''[[Life Sucks...Let's Dance!]]'' and a December release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BopN-i7DmqB/  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BopN-i7DmqB |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=ᖇEEᒪ ᗷIG ᖴIᔕᕼ on Instagram: "#Repost @lifeofthepartysd with @get_repost ・・・ One of the many highlights from @hightidebeachparty was chatting it up with @reelbigfish and…" |website=Instagram.com |date=2018-10-07 |access-date=2020-03-12}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On April 11, 2019, Billy Kottage announced that he had quit the band via his Instagram page.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BwILs0xgHzk/  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BwILs0xgHzk |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Billy Kottage on Instagram: "I quit Reel Big Fish a few days ago. I am forever grateful for my experiences with them and was some of the most fun I've ever had." |website=Instagram.com |access-date=2020-03-12}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Kottage has since toured as a featured musician with [[The Interrupters (band)|The Interrupters]]. [[Brian Robertson (trombonist)|Brian Robertson]] of Suburban Legends played with the band from June 2019 until their touring hiatus starting in 2020.

On March 22, 2020, former trumpet player Tyler Jones died; the band paid its respects via social media.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1241885810049216512|user=ReelBigFish|title=Very sad to hear about the passing of our old friend and former trumpet player. RIP Tyler Jones.<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=March 23, 2020}}</ref>

On October 28, 2021, former member [[Scott Klopfenstein]] reunited with Aaron Barrett to sing on a track by Lo(u)ser titled No Hope. Former drummer [[Ryland Steen]] played drums and produced, and Dan Regan also appeared in the music video alongside the others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/reel-big-fish-members-reunite-on-new-louser-song-no-hope-watch-the-video/|title=Reel Big Fish members reunite on new Lo(u)ser song "No Hope" (watch the video) |publisher=BrooklynVegan.com |access-date=October 28, 2021}}</ref>

In July 2024, [[Ice Nine Kills]] released a cover of "Walking On Sunshine" in collaboration with Reel Big Fish, featuring Dan Regan as a credited band member for the first time since 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-nKsBl3m2w |title=ICE NINE KILLS x REEL BIG FISH - Walking On Sunshine (Official Music Video) |publisher=Youtube.com |access-date=July 10, 2024}}{{cbignore}}</ref>