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False Albacore Minnow
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 False Albacore Minnow fly imitating bay anchovies and whitebait Small anchovy imitation fly for false albacore blitzes |
Item Number: albieminnow
Manufacturer: Merrimack River Flies
Manufacturer Part No: albieminnow
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False Albacore Minnow – Bay Anchovy & Whitebait Imitation Fly
The False Albacore Minnow is a finely tuned baitfish imitation designed to match bay anchovies and whitebait—two critical forage species that dominate the fall feeding patterns of false albacore from Massachusetts to Maryland.
When albies are keyed in on tiny, translucent bait, bulky flies are often ignored. This pattern’s slim profile, subtle flash, and natural swimming action make it ideal for matching small prey during fast-moving surface blitzes.
False Albacore Minnow Fly Features
- Designed to imitate bay anchovies and whitebait
- Effective for false albacore, bonito, and selective striped bass
- Hand-tied on Mustad 2X-strong saltwater hooks
- Fly sizes range from 1 to 2½ inches to match local bait
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
Fly Size Guide
- Size #1/0: 2½ inches long
- Size #2: 2 inches long
- Size #4: 1½ inches long
When false albacore are feeding aggressively on micro bait along the Northeast coast, the False Albacore Minnow provides the realism, profile, and durability needed to convert follows into solid hookups.
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The Albie Silverside Fly is a sleek, realistic baitfish imitation mimicking northern silversides—an essential prey for false albacore, bonito, and striped bass. Crafted for quick action, eye-catching flash, and authentic appearance.
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The Albie Squid Fly is a realistic squid imitation designed to target false albacore, bonito, and striped bass feeding on squid. Its lifelike shape, natural sinking rate, and subtle flash make it highly effective during deep-water and late-season fishing
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False Albacore can be very selective as to baitfish size and color. This pattern is proven to imitate Bay Anchovies that become an important prey item in the Fall from Massachusetts to Maryland.
Tied in size 2 - 4 with an olive over white wing.
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A hairwing version of the flat wing streamer developed by Ray Bondarew and popularized by Kenny Abrams. Very effective on Stripers, False Albacore, and Bonito. Use this fly to imitate Rainbait (Silversides) or Anchovies.
Tied Sparsely in sizes #2 - 2/
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The surf candy is a popular epoxy style fly for casting from surf or boat. Very effective on Stripers, False Albacore, and Bonito. Use this fly to imitate Rainbait (Silversides) or Anchovies.
Tied Sparsely in sizes #2 - 1/0
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