False Albacore - A couple more...

[Too Fly]

Tom,

Sorry, I have two more questions. :)

Do you think there's any merit in whether cutting the motor or leaving it running while fishing from a boat will spook or attract tuna?

I read in your resume that you've fished for bonefish as well as permit and tarpon. There's this minor, yet silly, ongoing debate online as to which fish is a tougher fighter, an albie or a bonefish(of equal size)? Steelhead have been included in this "debate" as well, which I think is unfair since they have the advantage of fast moving water. Do you have an opinion?

Thanks again.

Paul

[Tom G.]

Tom,

Sorry, I have two more questions. :)

Do you think there's any merit in whether cutting the motor or leaving it running while fishing from a boat will spook or attract tuna?

I read in your resume that you've fished for bonefish as well as permit and tarpon. There's this minor, yet silly, ongoing debate online as to which fish is a tougher fighter, an albie or a bonefish(of equal size)? Steelhead have been included in this "debate" as well, which I think is unfair since they have the advantage of fast moving water. Do you have an opinion?

Thanks again.

Paul

Paul, there is quite a diference of opinion as to whether motors actually spook tuna. I have caught both false albacore and bonito in the prop wash, just a dozen feet behind the motor. I have caught pleanty of fish with the motor at idle. But racing the motor will almost always put them down.

Albies vs Bonefish, I have a strong opinion, shared by seveal dozen guides that have fished for both. When asked what would happen if you put tied the tail of a ten pound bonefish to the tail of a 10 pound false albacore, there was quite a debate as to how many seconds it would take for the bonefish to drown. Most guide fish for false albacore with the same outfits they use for tarpon in the 50 to 90 pound range.

As for speed bonefish max out at 30 MPH, albies at 40 MPH.


Don't get me wrong, I love bonefish, but albies get the nod for speed and power.


Tom

[Too Fly]

I never run n' gun. :brow Actually, I think I'm pretty respectful of other boats on the water. I suppose that if one set of circumstances holds true for one day, it doesn't necessarily mean it'll work the next day. I guess the key is to improvise.

30 vs. 40 mph is pretty clear cut. I still can't help but think that a broad shouldered, 10 lb. bone would give an equally weighted albie a run for its money.

Thanks,
Paul

[Tom G.]

I never run n' gun. :brow Actually, I think I'm pretty respectful of other boats on the water. I suppose that if one set of circumstances holds true for one day, it doesn't necessarily mean it'll work the next day. I guess the key is to improvise.

30 vs. 40 mph is pretty clear cut. I still can't help but think that a broad shouldered, 10 lb. bone would give an equally weighted albie a run for its money.

Thanks,
Paul

Paul, I don't mean any disrespect to bonefish and a 10-pound bonefish is one hell of a trophy.

Tom

[Too Fly]

I'll take your word for it, seeing as how you've got say 35 years or so fly fishing experience on me. :o

I have to agree, a 10 lb. bone is quite a trophy. Great minds think alike. :brow <~~~sorry, I'm really like'n this brow smilie

Thanks again.

I'll be sure to ask more questions if I can think of some.

Paul