Knowledgeable fly-fishing guides are not numerous, but those who do specialize seem to know the water and the fish thoroughly. Accommodations are not many and these, as well as the marinas and eateries are not fancy. That, however, is part of the charm of the region. Albacore anglers pray for water temperatures in the 60s, due to the warm blooded characteristics of the fish. Unlike typical, cold blooded fish, their body temperatures may be as much as 20 degrees warmer than their surroundings.
Constant swimming develops incredible muscle tone, endurance and stamina.
At the end of a line they fight ceaselessly, so much so that they often expire when landed. The standard drill is to shoot them back to the water nose first, at about a 45 degree angle so water instantly flushes through their gills. Since albacore feed almost entirely near the surface, they regularly break water, often leaping clear in high arching jumps, and bird activity frequently belies their presence. Their diet is broad-they prefer squid, crustaceans, juvenile herring or sardines, but schools of sandeels are well received, too. Tackle requirements are pretty straightforward.