If you cast directly on top of the school, Bluefish often dart away into deeper water. When fishing artificial lures, it is important not to cast directly on top of the Bluefish school you are targeting, but instead cast a couple of yards past the school and quickly retrieve your lure through them. It seems that no matter the situation, topwater lures, specifically “poppers,” are anglers preferred artificial lure. Bluefish can be caught on a large assortment of artificial lures, including casting spoons, poppers, jigs, crankbaits, and twitch baits. If, while trolling, you run into a large Bluefish school, it may be time to try your hand at casting artificial lures.
Once you notice a pattern, adjust your spread accordingly. While catching Bluefish, make sure to note the speed you were trolling and the type of lure they are constantly striking on.
For those unfamiliar with the term spread, a fishing spread is a selection of lures that are trolled behind the boat. When selecting your fishing spread, I recommend selecting lures specifically designed to swim in various water depths. Trolling a diverse spread will better assist you in locating where in the water column the fish are and what colors and lure presentations they are currently striking. When trolling, it is best to have a diverse spread. Bluefish are predator fish, so fast trolling speeds ranging from 4 to 6 knots is ideal. Bluefish have excellent eyesight, so using medium-light tackle is ideal.Īs mentioned, Bluefish are caught using various methods, with trolling being the best fishing method to cover a lot of water and help you locate large Bluefish schools. Bluefish prefer topwater lures moving at high speeds.
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How To Catch Bluefishīluefish are caught inshore and nearshore waters using various fishing methods, including trolling, pitching live baits, or casting artificial lures. Let’s look at how to catch Bluefish, where they live, and when is the best time to catch them. If you have never caught a Bluefish, you are in for a new exciting fishing adventure.
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