Bluefish Bashing

[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!

[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.

[Captain Rich]

Originally Posted by 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.

Alfred- how about describing that marinade in more detail, proportions ??

[Reel Class]

Team Reel Class loves the bluefish.

[snapperbluefish101]

Thanks Capt. Bob! I was waiting for someone to make a post like this. One of my favorite fish to eat and catch.

Ben

[Offshoreafflicted]

Bluefish are the gateway drug. They are what get most people hooked on fishing in saltwater. They did for me, I can remember the first big blue I ever caught 30 years ago and I have been hooked ever since.

cant imagine life without bluefish. Although my wife is looking for a good rehab program.

[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!