Lets all kill the blues - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

HydraSportsPT · #1 10-31-2013, 06:36 AM

That way when our children are fishing they to can say remember when we used to fish with dad and the blues were like candy in a candy shop.

Out in 3 different spots watching blues get gaffed, party, personals didnt matter.

Spare a blue buy a new net. I dont get it, if you dine on em I got nothing to say but killing these fish because some one doesnt want to screw a net or your noodle stick cant handle the lift is not admirable.

All fish were revived and released as practiced.

Captain Rich · #2 10-31-2013, 06:51 AM

A lot of people eat bluefish.....because you don't, you are making a huge assumption.

HydraSportsPT · #3 10-31-2013, 06:54 AM

Save the yellow eyed demons. My skill set is no match for the elusive striped ones.

HydraSportsPT · #4 10-31-2013, 07:04 AM

Rich, I appreciate your view and taking the time to comment, But I clearly stated that " if you dine on them I have nothing to say".......I have been on the party boats, I have been at the docks when getting back and watched people say no to the blues and I am well aware they get utilized as bait.

capt74 · #5 10-31-2013, 07:23 AM

Didn't we hash out this topic on a previous thread already?

tombanjo · #6 10-31-2013, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by capt74

Didn't we hash out this topic on a previous thread already?

Doesn't matter. This thread has been going on for years. Bluefish are probably the most resilient fish in the ocean. Believe me, if they were in any danger the powers that be would pounce immediately and shut down or severely limit recreational bluefishing while increasing commercial quotas. Hell, they went to defcon 5 when the dogfish population fell one short of expected. Don't get these guys started, please!

HydraSportsPT · #7 10-31-2013, 07:56 AM

If you've been their done that than walk on by - why reply if you think its a rehash. The beauty of this site is that its freedom of speach. Replying only bring its back up to the top.

shrimpman steve · #8 10-31-2013, 09:35 AM

When we were getting them on my boat we didn't use a net or gaff. Get the fish close, rod in the holder, grab the jig. All released unharmed.

Flukinator · #9 10-31-2013, 10:06 AM

Ahh, yes, the endangered bluefish. Almost as scarce as the endangered dogfish.

StriperGirl · #10 10-31-2013, 10:19 AM

I actually use them to fertilize my garden. Usually use about 45 nice sized ones. If you plant in the fall you would be amazed what you can produce in the spring. Highly recommend it.