Bluefish

Bluefish

Bluefish are very

popular

and

they

are

beloved by

anglers

because

they

are easily

accessible

and they provide

some

excellent

action.

Bluefish

are mostly an inshore fish which means they can be reached easily by
charter, party and private boats. Some people say that bluefish will eat
anything that swims that can’t eat it first. They can be found in great
numbers near Canada’s Maritime Provinces during the summer and the
bluefish is also found along the entire length of the Atlantic Coast and
the Gulf of Mexico.

Catching Bluefish

Large schools of bluefish are constantly on the move looking for bait
fish. They feed so violently that if you see them feeding on a school of
bait fish, you can actually see the water turn red. They have sharp teeth
that cut through the smaller bait fish in one bite.

Trolling and chumming are both proven techniques. When trolling,
make sure to use your fishfinder so you can find the bait fish and also
see what depth the bluefish are feeding. If they are close to the surface,
you don’t need a trolling sinker. They will hit the lure a couple of inches
below the surface. If they are feeding well below the surface, make sure
to use a trolling sinker to get you down to the correct depth. Some good
trolling lures are spoons, feathers, leadhead jigs and swimming plugs.

When chumming, you can use your fishfinder to located schools of bait
fish or you can set up at an established location that holds fish. Once
you are in a good area, start chumming with ground up menhaden. It will
form a heavily scented slick when you pour it into the water. Just chum
enough to get the fish in the area. Natural baits such as a piece of
menhaden will definitely catch fish.

Bluefish are very good for eating, but they must be bled and immediately
placed on ice to maintain their freshness.