Albie Alley can be fogged in during the fall run, demanding that boaters use utmost caution.

Angler retrieving a tin in the vicinity of blitzing albies.

To cover the bases, many anglers carry both spin and fly tackle. Spin gear with braided line reaches out to fish well out of flycasting range.

An assortment of so-called tins, the best of all albie lures for long-distance casts and flashy appeal.

Center console, open fisherman is the ideal boat for open water. Here a fly angler gets an assist in landing a fish.

Here’s a typical tin-caught albie. Pound for pound, few inshore species fight better.

Assortment of tins (spoons) includes Kastmasters and Deadly Dicks in various sizes and finishes.