Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Euthynnus alletteratus
Also called: False Albacore, Albies, Fat Alberts, Bonito, Little Tunny
Identification
A small tuna relative with wavy lines on the back and a silvery underside; fast and hard-hitting.
Habitat
Coastal rips and offshore waters, late summer through fall.
Behavior
Blazing-fast pelagic that feeds in breaking schools.
How to Catch
Cast small metals, jigs, and way-back flies to breaking fish.
Notes
Blistering runs; primarily catch and release.