Albacore seem to incite hysteria among anglers whenever they show up offshore.Al Mcglashan
Albacore Tuna
Albacore grow in excess of 60 pounds, but a 25-pounder is considered decent size. Trolling accounts for most catches north of Morro Bay, California.Mike Mazur
Albacore Migration Route
Albacore range from northern Baja California to Vancouver Island in summer and fall.Map illustration by Brenda Weaver
Albie Lures
Swimbaits can work as well as live bait when albies respond to chum.Mike Mazur
Legendary Launch Point
Fisherman's Landing in San Diego, California, was built on a foundation of albacore action, as this tribute to passenger sport-fishing boat pioneer, the late Bill Poole, celebrates.Bill Boyce
Albacore Action
Albacore often follow a fish hooked on the troll to the boat where chum holds the school while anglers enjoy wide-open action in a classic "jig stop".Bill Boyce
Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay, California, is one of the top ports for albacore.Kip Evans
Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz Harbor south of San Francisco is one of California's top ports for albacore.Jim Wark
Lovely Longfin
Albacore rank as the most crowd-pleasing of all tuna species. They are eager biters, fight hard, and offer delicious white-meat fillets.Bill Roecker
Albacore Tactics
Skirted jigs are traditional trolling lures for albies. Cedar Plugs, deep-diving lure and swimbaits also produce.Mike Mazur
Westport, Washington
Westport in Washington state is famous for albacore action.P.A. Lawrence
