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Species / False Albacore / Connecticut

Tuna

False Albacore Fishing in Connecticut

Little tunny that blitz Northeast and Carolina coasts in fall. Albies are blazing fast and a cult fly rod target.

Best Months: Sep to Nov

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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for False Albacore

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Rod & Reel

False Albacore Setup

False Albacore

Fly 9 ft 9 or 10 wt rod, intermediate line, 15 to 20 lb fluorocarbon leader, small epoxy baitfish flies.

Spin / Cast 7 to 8 ft medium spinning rod, 4000 reel, 20 lb braid, small metal jigs.

Connecticut

Where to Catch False Albacore

Saltwater & Coast · Connecticut

Long Island Sound

Reefs and river mouths that hold stripers and bluefish all season and fall albies.

Striped Bass · Bluefish · False Albacore

Connecticut

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Gear for False Albacore

Metal Jigs

Deadly Dick Deadly Dick Metal Jig

A small, heavy casting jig for fast-moving albies and mackerel.

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Flies

Saltwater Baitfish Fly Assortment

Clousers and Deceivers in sizes for stripers, snook, and reds.

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False Albacore Fishing by State

Massachusetts (2)Connecticut (1)North Carolina (1)New York (1)Rhode Island (1)