Well Ray Givan is Warning people on his site about the Alma fig Being weedy.
He said to do all needed not to become weedy like Thinning,pruning,pinching,pulling out new suckers etc.
Just do it. As long as it still look like a huge weed you will be lucky to get a couple of fruits out of it.(Ray GIVAN WORDS)---Regards

Chris,
I'd guess the cause for the growth spurt was just as much due to the dormant pruning as the Jobe's fertilizer spikes.

In regards to fertilizing though -- I believe with most fruit trees that are planted in the open ground, and certainly figs are included in this group, one does not usually need to fertilize (especially with nitrogen) -- unless there is something deficient with the soil. The additional nitrogen will cause excess vegetative growth that reduces fruit production, makes the vegetative growth more attractive to damaging insects, and in the case of the fig, less winter hardy. Occasional mulching with ground leaves, rock dust, etc. would be fine.

In regards to pruning, pruning during active growth is probably best for most purposes, and does not stimulate such vigorous growth like dormant pruning does. Read some of Herman's posts regarding bud pinching for fruiting benefits of summer pruning.