Albie fever

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I got into them from the surf y'day, but they are getting harder to find in large numbers the past few days from what I've seen and heard. It seems they are in more confined areas and not nearly as widespread - at least not on the mainland.

I've been curious as to their bad rep for the table. I recall being told by many that bluefish were garbage years ago, but personally I love them. Might have to give Albert a try if I get a bad bleeder.

Originally Posted by bloocrab

Hoping to still find them out there this weekend...??
Anyone been on them as of today/yesterday?
Don't need to know where, just if....

BTW - It seems that most do not care to consume these mini-tunoids???
I find it difficult understanding why....now I'm a bait-eater (which could possibly explain why),,,I've tried just about everything cept for worms, from silversides to green-crabs.....from squid to mackerel, heck we even grilled pogies once
That being said, one should always try something for him/her self before making their own decision. Mackerel is a very strong tasting fish, it has an acquiring taste when pan-fried. I LOVE IT. With some saucy potatoes, some pickled onions...a salted red-hot pepper, washed down by some adult-beverages,,,yummmmee!
These F/Albacore aren't far from that mackerel taste IMO....you don't need to much fire when grilling, keep them off the flame a bit, if you can smoke em'...I imagine they'd taste even better....but again, it's a strong flavor,,,not a fishy fish taste as in bad fish, but fishy strong.
Don't knock it before you try it ~