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Catching Albies from Shore on Fly

False Albacore, aka Albies or Little Tunny, are simultaneously one of the most exciting and most frustrating species of fish that New Englanders target. They arrive sometime in late summer, and might hang around feeding on the local baitfish for two or three or five weeks. We never know how many are coming, we never know how long they'll stay, and we never know exactly what the Albies are feeding on. 


Tracking them down and finding a spot to target False Albacore can be a challenge all on its own. One of the best-known and most popular spots to try to catch one of these speed demons is Point Judith in Rhode Island. 

The man-made jetty at Point Judith gives shore fishermen a great chance at reaching out into the edge of the Long Island Sound and getting a little closer to the fast moving pods of Little Tunny. Boat fishermen often congregate in this area as well, but have to be extra careful of the local ferries and fish traps and lobster pots. 

Albies travel in pods from just a few fish to sometimes dozens of fish feeding together. Here at Point Judith they tend to speed up and down the length of the wall feeding rapidly on the local baitfish. Hooking up with one of these hungry Albies is partially based on luck, partially on timing, and partially a little skill.

The seasoned veterans all have their own secrets to Albie success, but they all agree on one basic fact: You can't catch a fish if you're line isn't in the water. Moral being, keep your lure/fly/hook in the water as much as humanly possible. After that, very few fishermen can agree on much else. How fast to retrieve? What lures or plugs or baits to use? How far to cast? What type of leader material? Swivels or no swivels?

When you do get hooked up with an Albie, be sure to hang on! They're going to run like hell, and if you've got it adjusted properly your drag should be screaming! After that, stay focused and keep your line tight. Due to their speed, there's always a risk of the Albie racing straight back at you

Jeremy and I had a great time this past season targeting False Albacore, and managed a couple of really fun days out there. In this video, you'll see Jeremy tame one with his fly gear, and Elliot lands a couple with his spinning gear. Check out our other adventures on youtube, where we'll be doing a lot of kayak fishing, fly fishing, and more!

https://www.youtube.com/user/ElliotGThomas

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Tight Lines!
Elliot
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