Large tackle is definitely a must with wire leaders. The Bigs create all the excitement during their frenzies because of their size and excellent fighting. These fish spawn during early spring and show up on the beaches late spring early summer and then again fall to winter. Light tackle can be used, but wire leaders on rigs should be used because of the sharp teeth.īig Blues: Big Blues are exactly that BIG! Also called alligators and Choppers, these range from 8 lbs and larger.
Even these relatively small sized fish put on a really hard fight. Snappers are termed for ones less than 1 lb and Tailors range from 1 to about 4 lbs and are the most commonly caught size. Snapper and Tailor Blues: Blues are classified by size. During a run, it’s not uncommon for a line of anglers shoulder to shoulder pulling blues back to back.Ĭheck the wildest and most insane bluefish blitz ever filmed. Ranging in size from 1-20 lbs these fish are said to eat 2.5 times their weight daily to survive. During their frenzies or “runs” they make very aggressive runs on the surf feeding on about anything that moves. Offshore during the late Spring and Summer.īlue or greenish blue on the back, prominent, sharp, and compressed teeth Small scales silvery sides large mouthįeeding frenzies occur when a school of Blues moves into the surf to feed on the available baitfish. Young bluefish are usually inshore during the spring and summer, moving offshore to join adults in fall and winter Range along Atlantic coast of USA to South America and warm water around the world. Saltwater fish: temperate and subtropical waters Here’s a quick overview! Scientific Name:īlues, marine piranha, chopper, Tailor, Elf, shad and anchoaīaitfish, cannibalistic, extremely finicky to savage fury. Their sharp teeth easily tear through whatever they attempt to eat, and the wake of feeding can be left with a black oil following from the fish particles it destroys.
They are even known to eat their fill, disgorge what they had eaten, and begin feeding all over again.
These frenzied eaters destroy anything that moves while feeding. Bluefish are feisty gorging eating machines.
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