FALSE ALBACORE: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO FLY FISHING'S HOTTEST FISH. TACKLE, BAITFISH, FLIES, SEASONAL HOT SPOTS, AND TECHIQUES. By Tom Gilmore.

2002 1st edition. 8vo (184 x 260mm). Pp218,ad. Colour and b/w photographs, line illustrations and maps. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.

A detailed and useful book containing a lot of detailed information on this species, where to go to find it and how to go about catching it. "The false albacore is a strong and lightning-fast member of the tuna family that has been discovered by the saltwater fly fishing world as one of the most challenging species to target. ...Now for the first time in False Albacore, Tom Gilmore describes the life history, biology, migratory patterns, and feeding habits of this great fish, as well as the tackle and techniques necessary to catch it. ...Tom Gilmore has spent years learning the tricks of these migratory fish, as well as those of the guides that pursue it. He reveals hot spots from Massachusetts to little-known waters in Florida." Chapters include: Saltwater flyfishing; False albacore, the fish; Finding fish; Tools of the trade; Important East Coast baitfish; Fly patterns and design; Delivering the grociers - fishing tactics and techniques; Battle plans. A chapter on related species covers Atlantic bonito, skipjack, blackfin, bluefin, yellowfin and bigeye tuna as well as (true) albacore. The second part details where to find the fish, giving maps of Cape Cod and the islands, the coasts of Rhode Island, New Jersey, North Carolina, Flordia's east coast and the Keys.