Albies/Bonito?
 

Is there a certain temperature that brings these fish in? I know they like warm water but is there a magic number similar to 50 for stripers? I got a few albies last year and cant wait for a return, i am assuming that the time is approaching since we are around 70 degrees in a lot of places.

I say 3 more weeks in our area. I cant wait. My favorite time of the year.

I'm not sure if its a temp thing . I know they come in mid to late august and have seen them late July a few times. It may be proximity of the Gulf Stream , local temps and day light combined.

Anyway , it is a great time to me on the beach casting! :)

Bonito reports should start any day now. Albies by end of August offshore. Early September inshore.
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We ran into pods of bonito in Block Island Sound on Wednesday. I thought it was too early, but the warm may be the key.

My Dad caught one off smith's point 3 days ago surfcasting for blues on a (this ones for you jackbass) a Hopkins tin

Smith's Point on LI?? Nice. Now if I could predict the PB numbers :smash:.
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Negative ghostrider, Smiths Pt. Madaket Nantucket. He quick released it in the wash and almost caught the tin in his teeth.....

PB numbers?

Powerball.
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anyone want to predict whether albies will show in buzzards bay this year, last year stunk in bb with poor water quality

I beg to differ. They showed up in force man. I was catching them consistently in Buzzards Bay till mid October last season. I hope this year's the same!
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do you find them anywhere near the west end of the canal last year?

sounds about right...reports from a certain nearby pile of Rhody rocks usually start in the next week or two...

I don't typically search for them in that area, Tunabreath, but a buddy of mine was hammering them behind Naushon and north through Wood's hole and eastern Buzzards Bay. I was seeing them mostly from Mattapoisett to Westport. They stayed right up until a super cold snap late in October. Can't wait for em to show up again.
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surfland PI reports albies have showed up on the north shore, nice treat for those guys

PI is the only locale that has reported such. BUT, it might be worth a ride...... Have to check with TDF.

I haven't heard anything...but I have also been down in PA all weekend and just got my PC working about 20 minutes ago. :hee:

I'm considering a trip up to PI tonight to comb the beach in search of funny fish if anyone wants to join.