The 2014 alongi season is just about to start. I'm sure all of you have stocked up on lures, line, tackle, insomma...anoything and everything that you might think will give you the edge when out chasing this formidable predator. About this time, catch reports start trinkling in, usually fom the professionals who are out fishing long lines for the BFT. However, this year the prevailing winds have kept most of the tuna fishing fleet in port.
Do share your thoughts here, and also let us know about first catches for the season.
Tight lines,
Gaffer.com.mt
Quote from: The_Gaffer on May 31, 2014, 08:23:42 CET
The 2014 alongi season is just about to start. I'm sure all of you have stocked up on lures, line, tackle, insomma...anoything and everything that you might think will give you the edge when out chasing this formidable predator. About this time, catch reports start trinkling in, usually fom the professionals who are out fishing long lines for the BFT. However, this year the prevailing winds have kept most of the tuna fishing fleet in port.
Do share your thoughts here, and also let us know about first catches for the season.
Tight lines,
Gaffer.com.mt
What i have heard is that due to a low moon phase and cold sea temperature alungi bite will be good at july
Gafferrr...my adrenaline is getting high......I have not heard any sightings or catching from professionals too....i think that in 2 weeks time we will have the first bites !...remember we are still in the beginning of June.
Granitu...ive been fishing for this fish more than 2 decades now. I thought that by experience I could understand the Theory of the moon phase, and the currents and the temp of the sea, but be reassured, that the most recorded catching s of Albacore was when there was a full moon (suppost il hut jibqa jiekol il lejl kollu u ma jmissekx, jew inkella ipassi u ma ssibx hut). I never went on these days, and I always was disappointed because of huge number of catches. Today I learnt that no one should speak or show how much he understands this fish. All you need is when you have time to go fishing, you just plan and go, because when you are not expecting the fish, you will have the most catching of the season. No one can understand the Sea, and no one can explain when the fish is going to strike. Believe me I'm explaining on experience !!
I belive you my friend. I go through the same motions when fishing for Alongi.
Quote from: Pauline Tuna on June 02, 2014, 13:00:49 CET
Granitu...ive been fishing for this fish more than 2 decades now. I thought that by experience I could understand the Theory of the moon phase, and the currents and the temp of the sea, but be reassured, that the most recorded catching s of Albacore was when there was a full moon (suppost il hut jibqa jiekol il lejl kollu u ma jmissekx, jew inkella ipassi u ma ssibx hut). I never went on these days, and I always was disappointed because of huge number of catches. Today I learnt that no one should speak or show how much he understands this fish. All you need is when you have time to go fishing, you just plan and go, because when you are not expecting the fish, you will have the most catching of the season. No one can understand the Sea, and no one can explain when the fish is going to strike. Believe me I'm explaining on experience !!
Naqbel mieghek 100% habib li tipprova qatt m ghandek x titlef! (apparti diesel u shana ;) )
imma jin nemmen li naqsmu l esperjenzi importanti. Jin j alla kulhadd jaqbad ghax l alungi ha tkun abbundanti dis sena. (Normalment meta jkun hawn passa kbira ta tonn l alungi johrog stagun tajjeb)
I shared the thought of a very good professional fisherman my friend. Believe me he is rarely is wrong. Fyi isibuhom tal bushman, ghawdxin. hafna drabi ikunu jafu x inhuma jghidu u l informazzjoni li jtuk tkun attendibli.
What is the ideal depth for having the lure trolled at?
Depends on the sea conditions and where albacore are holding.
There are different schools of thought on this subject. Some people prefer surface lures, others like to weigh down their lures using anything between 200g to 400g, others (me included) use a mix. I usually weigh down the hard lures, while the soft skirted lures i leave swimming on top. Again, it is really a matter of opinion.
ic thanks well depends all on the fish and sea
Went out today for 10miles but no strikes
going out tomorrow to try our luck. will keep you posted on Monday.
good luck camel10! Hope you enjoy.
Goodluck...hope you come back with very good news!!
Quote from: camel10 on June 07, 2014, 10:29:57 CET
going out tomorrow to try our luck. will keep you posted on Monday.
Have not heard of any catches guys yet. Had 2 friend that went out and the only hookup reported was a swordfish that they lost during the fight. Seems that albacore is still lying deep.
Dear All,
Yesterday no catches or strikes at all, we were approximately 6 to 8 boats and non of us stopped, we trawled all the way down to behind filfla and start way back.
Trawled at 5 knts with a yozuri red head with 400 grams weight at approx. Lure was approx 150ft from boat. Please advise if the setup and speed was good, i am open to recommendations.
Most of the other boats then either detoured or started fishing for other spices.
During the trip noticed others fishing in deep water, presumably for 'bazut' or similar fish. If anybody has more info pls let me know as it is very interesting to know other fishing practices.
The good thing about it was that it was really relaxing and mind at peace. Fuel consumption was low with a four stroke engine.
Regards to all and hopefully more luck in the coming weeks to everyone.
Camel 10
Quote from: camel10 on June 09, 2014, 11:25:49 CET
Dear All,
Yesterday no catches or strikes at all, we were approximately 6 to 8 boats and non of us stopped, we trawled all the way down to behind filfla and start way back.
Trawled at 5 knts with a yozuri red head with 400 grams weight at approx. Lure was approx 150ft from boat. Please advise if the setup and speed was good, i am open to recommendations.
Most of the other boats then either detoured or started fishing for other spices.
During the trip noticed others fishing in deep water, presumably for 'bazut' or similar fish. If anybody has more info pls let me know as it is very interesting to know other fishing practices.
The good thing about it was that it was really relaxing and mind at peace. Fuel consumption was low with a four stroke engine.
Regards to all and hopefully more luck in the coming weeks to everyone.
Camel 10
Not too surprised as the sea temp is quite still not there yet. Hopefully there will be a change in condition shortly. Its not farfethched then that the albacore season is likely to kick in late this year.
Fyi, they were deep sea fishing and apart from being a relaxed fishing style, it is quite an expensive way of fishing as equipment is pricey. I will be having a go for it this year but sometimes it does pay off.
Hi Granitu,
I meant relaxed for my self as the sea out there really relaxes me. I am very sure it is expensive to fishing so deep as you need special gear and presumably bait as well.
May i ask if my set was ok?
Regards
Camel10
I heard some reports of catches last week but the fish are still small
Quote from: camel10 on June 09, 2014, 11:38:52 CET
Hi Granitu,
I meant relaxed for my self as the sea out there really relaxes me. I am very sure it is expensive to fishing so deep as you need special gear and presumably bait as well.
May i ask if my set was ok?
Regards
Camel10
I prefer Jet heads over hard body lures if I am using weight. For hard body lures like the Rapala I prefer that they fish without weight as they dive 6 metres themselves, but this is a mere personal preference.
Lookup some posts within the forum, there is loads of information and even better, its good stuff that actually works!!!
Sorry cant held you, I never use the lipped lures I always use surface lures, straight runners, poppers or sliders when I need to go deeper I add weights. I troll between 6 and 12 knots, (mostly in the 8knot region). thats why i dont use lipped lures. If its a deep diver (large Lip) then 5 knots is the right speed. Good luck for next time camel10. If you have a temperature gauge look for changes in water temperature, good place to find albacore. I think the water is still cold this year.