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False Albacore are easily the pickiest fish we have here in the North East which is one of many reasons why they are so sought after. I love a fish that’s hard to catch from the surf so when September rolls around all I can think about are these little tunas but before albie season even starts I always make sure that I am stocked up on EXO Jigs. Picking the right jigs can be a daunting task but here is a straightforward breakdown to think about before heading into your local tackle shop.

Keep in mind the conditions you are fishing! Before I even get to the water I’m checking weather to see the wind and sea state forecast as well as if there will be overcast conditions. I always start my mornings with some sort of natural color that matches the prevalent baitfish for the area and then transition into brighter, more obnoxious colors as the sun gets higher in the sky (I’ll get to fishing in overcast or stormy conditions in a bit). If you don’t know what baitfish are around take a simple stroll along the beach before you start fishing, you’ll most likely run into some sort of baitfish running the beach. My general rule of thumb is to change colors some time by 9am. After then I’ll most likely have a bone, pink, or chartreuse colored