Here are 15 jigs for false albacore to cover all your bases, regardless of the conditions, when there’s a buffet of baitfish for little tunnies to feast upon. The phrase “it casts like a bullet” is often used to describe metal lures and jigs in the surf-fishing scene, especially those jigs that cater toward false albacore fishermen. READ MORE6 Tips to Catch More False Albacore False albacore fishing is as fun as it is challenging, but these six pointers will help even seasoned veterans catch more of them this season. Blind Casting for Albies Catch more false albacore by focusing on structure and bait instead of chasing the blitz. Soft-Plastic Lures for Finicky False Albacore Soft-plastic baits paired with long-casting tackle can fool the most finicky “funny fish".