Bluefish Bashing

[Ol Pedro]

I tend to get jaded when it comes to Bluefish since I've seen/cut/caught so many of them but those Gators can fight ! On the Gambler trip last Sunday I had one take me around the stern and part way up the port side. That fish kicked my buttox ! I donate my catch to my West African Friends at work . They seem to like the taste of the Fall Bluefish better than Spring/Summer. I have had Bluefish chunks with bones in that they breaded, fried , and simmered in curry that is "Out Of Bounds" at our potlucks. As Capt. Bob and others have said it's all in the way that you handle them.

[bunker dunker]

Those Big Blues That Were Here A Few Weeks Back Were Out Of Control!!!! Yep Jump On The Old Gambler With A Bucket Full Of Bingle Bananas.thats When All The Peeps Brought Reel Gear.broom Sticks With 50lb Mono.

[Reelron]

The club I belong to runs a 10# bluefish trip every year. No, I t doesn't mean that we go looking to catch only 10# blues. It means we spool everyones reel with some 10# line then we go hunt Gators!

Wanna have some fun, just try and land those big ones on that 10# test line! It is even more fun watching many of these Hot Shot Striper guys tackle ol' yellow eyes on light gear!

Not much waste as the fish not released or kept by members are cut and taken to the food bank!

[RAMMFISH66]

I love to fight the "yellar eyes" in the surf. Best way to go for me. Still waiting for them to come close so I can nail them. Today would be a great day in the surf but go things to do. Maybe they will wait for Tuesday. See 'ya all later, Robbie

[Ahab123]

Otto would be pissed...." C'mon Bluefish".....Blues are pound for pound
the best fighter in the Ocean......

[Super]

How much would we all miss bluefish if they weren't around? They don't taste that great, but I don't go fishing just for food.

[chrislars]

Originally Posted by Reelron

The club I belong to runs a 10# bluefish trip every year. No, I t doesn't mean that we go looking to catch only 10# blues. It means we spool everyones reel with some 10# line then we go hunt Gators!

Wanna have some fun, just try and land those big ones on that 10# test line! It is even more fun watching many of these Hot Shot Striper guys tackle ol' yellow eyes on light gear!

Were you guys on the MiJo last year doing this? I remember an old post about that trip. I'd love to run an annual charter with skilled guys and gals who do this! I talk about that post with people quite often and how fun that sounds! Talk about having to WALK that fish!! haha!

[blindalfred]

My wife and sons still talk about bluefishing on the old MisTake II out of the Highlands. Chasing birds around the bay, slaughter for about 20 minutes then on to the next school. Whitey yelling at me from the wheelhouse to "take that ladies fish off for her". Bled them on board (in burlap bags that the mates would hose down several times during the trip), marinate the fillets overnight in soy sauce, sherry and olive oil, a quick char on the grill, even the kids ate them. No bashing in our house.

[Reelron]

Originally Posted by chrislars

Were you guys on the MiJo last year doing this? I remember an old post about that trip. I'd love to run an annual charter with skilled guys and gals who do this! I talk about that post with people quite often and how fun that sounds! Talk about having to WALK that fish!! haha!

Yes, the trip is on the MiJo. Don't need a boat load of "skilled anglers." Just need patient anglers! First year I did it I never boated a fish, next year I believe I won the 10# pool! We do the 10# thing for maybe an hour or two then take the 10# line off and have at it. Some guys still can't land a fish!

[captbogan]

Originally Posted by sternline

Thank you, Captain! It's great to hear these words of wisdom. No point in arguing about taste with anybody. My wife and I eat fish every other night and bluefish is one of our favorites. There's a terrific book about bluefish by one of America's great authors, John Hersey. It's title is BLUES. Great reading for the winter months and a nice Xmas present.

I had that book but must have lent it to someone --it was good