Albie Breakdown: By Shore, Boat & Kayak
Each style has its advantages and produces its own unique strain of albie fever!
False Albacore/Bonito
False Narratives: The 11th-Hour Albie
It’s the toughest days that teach us the most valuable lessons.
Streamlining Albies
It’s false albacore time—that time of crazed anglers, fast, mysterious fish and long, exciting, reel-screaming runs.
Built For Speed: A Custom Surf Rod For False Albacore
Building a light, fast and highly “castable” surf rod specifically for albies.
YO-ZURI: Fishing for False Albacore in Crazy Weather!
The weather was insane — pouring rain, rough surf, and nonstop wind — but the false albacore bite didn’t stop!…
False Albacore: Fly Or Spin?
When the falsies are running, know when to turn to the fly or spinning rod.
Inshore: Albie Alleyways
Jacob D’Arrigo worked near an inlet to score with this front running albie at the beginning of the ‘25 run while using an epoxy jig to mimic smaller bait in the water.
Surf: Albie Spots
The famous shore spots for albies have collective traits that can help you find albies without the crowds.
Kayak Albies: 5 Yakkable Launches
Albies might be the most addictive fish to chase in a kayak!
Surfside Speed Demons
Honing in on falsies from the surf during the last part of summer and beginning of fall.
Need For Speed: False Albacore Tactics & Gear
Get on those summer speedsters as soon as they pop up!
Hardbody Bones: My Mach 5 For Bonito Success
Targeting bonito takes a certain mindset and a particular set of tools.
Tactical Hardtails: Approaching Albie Schools
Make the most of albie season by using a pro approach!
Albie Assassins: The Four Horsemen
The best of the four major ‘food groups’ for hardtail hunters.
August Albies: Summer Speedster Shootout
If you like the sound of screaming reels, it’s time to gear up.
A Look Back: Albies In 2023
Four anglers share their 2023 albie experiences.
