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Jonathan Sammut

Alongi Fishing

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Email: jonathan @ boatlinkmalta.com Tel: (0036) 9988 2615

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What is an Alonga? Also known as Albacore or Long Fin Tuna

Avg size: 70cm / 6kg Max size: 1.5m / 20kg

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What is the season for Alongi?

7th June 2012

9th June 2012

16th June 2012


What is the season for Alongi?

10th July 2010


Where should one go to catch an Alonga?


Look for surface action


What is the best time to catch an Alonga?


What type of setup does one need to fish for Alongi?


Hand-lines

vs.

rods & reels


What type of rod should one use?

Stand-up & Min. 20lb


What type of reel should one use?


What type of line should one use?


Which is the best lure? Type? Colour? Size?

No. 1 Rule Scale your lure size

to your target species!

Choosing Lures


Choosing Lures

No. 2 rule is…

match the local baitfish


Choosing Lures

3. Go smaller in lighter conditions Go bigger in heavier conditions


Choosing Lures

4. Boat speed should be matched to lure type.

<6 knots

Can take higher speeds


5. Bright colours for bright days Dark colours for dark days


Raising The Fish


How many rods does one need?


Rod holders & safety lanyards


Strike!!!

And now what do you do?


Strike!!! And now?

Do you have more lines in the water?

If yes count to 10, slow down &

retrieve closer ones to boat

If not, slow boat down… but…

don’t stop!

Imp: Keep constant pressure on line!


Getting the fish on board


You have landed the fish on board.

And now what do you do?


Once the fish is on board

Either

Stun fish, Bleed it, Gut it & Place in Cooler


Once the fish is on board

… more realistic pictures of bleeding …


… or … What else can one catch when fishing for Alongi?


Other possible by-catches!


Note regulations re Blue Fin Tuna BoatLinkMalta.com – Sharing the joy of boating & fishing!

& Swordfish – Also note regulations


… & if you would like some help / guidance in setting up yourself / your boat for

Alongi fishing….

Email: jonathan @ boatlinkmalta.com

Tel: (00356) 9988 2615

Jonathan Sammut - 2012


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