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Yes, the Albacore we get here are young fish. I just checked the state record and it is 52 pounds, caught Oct 1, 1997. This would go along with the bigger fish late in the season idea. The Albacore on the W. Coast are young fish, with the larger mature fish remaining in sub tropical areas near Midway Island - Samoa for breeding. Most of the Chicken of Sea that you buy in the cans are these larger tunas from these areas. Our tuna here are usually 1-3 year olds and average around 20 pounds. The biggest we've caught this season was 30 on the button. I've seen a few others caught around 35-36.
What size reels are you fellas going after bigger tunas with? I was thinking of getting some 50's or 70's.
Nice Alby in the Pic KSong.
Tower Todd
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