Bluefish

Fall Carolina inshore saltwater fishing is in full swing on the southeastern NC coast, with all of its usual shifting winds, occasional rainstorms, heavy tides, and hit and miss fishing.

Bluefish are a hard-fighting migratory species that takes well to baking, broiling and smoking. To ensure good-tasting fillets, follow these tips.

Kayak fishing is an excellent way to become a better kayaker and a better fisherman. Inevitably you find your kayak off balance as you twist to face fish that grind from one end of the kayak to the other and around the bow or stern.

Fishing is getting really good now in SE NC as the water warms. Redfish have remained the best inshore bite as they have been all year.

Bluefish begin to really show up on the piers and shores of the Carolinas in early May. They are an aggressive and feisty fish who love to hit bloody cut bait or flashy artificial lures.

Warmer temperatures have ignited the bluefish and sea mullet bites, although the most dependable action continues to be on those reliable redfish.

Bluefish are a worthy kayak fishing target. They fight hard, move in large schools, and are easy to catch. The key to keeping them fresh for good eating is to care for them properly in the kayak.

The easiest way to catch bluefish from a kayak is by trolling a large plastic swimming and diving lure equipped with treble hooks. Either that or use metal kastmasters and cast towards surfaced schools.

Bluefish have a somewhat poor reputation in the south as table fare because folks here try to fry them. Cooked properly, however, they are a delicious fish with a nice distinctive flavor.

Cooked properly, bluefish are a very good tasting fish with a nice distinctive flavor.

Bluefish are a feisty, aggressive saltwater gamefish that is considered delicious by some and too "fishy" tasting by others. Well-cooked bluefish is actually quite tasty.

Fall fishing has begun in the Carolinas! Here are some classic Carolina fish recipes for species often caught in the fall.

Bluefish have a poor reputation in the south as table fare because folks try to fry them up in oil. Cooked properly, they are a very good tasting fish with a nice distinctive flavor.

Bluefish are a feisty, aggressive saltwater gamefish that is considered tasty by some and too "fishy" tasting by others. Well-cooked bluefish is actually delicious.

Bluefish are one of the saltwater's most aggressive and fierce predator fish. Snapper blues under three pounds are the best for eating while chopper bluefish require a little imagination to be as good.

Fall surf fishing is a grand tradition along the Atlantic Coast. While it can be as easy as just heading down to the whitewater and tossing in a line, a serious surf fisherman keeps in mind a few tips.

Here are three totally tasty Carolina fish recipes: Bluefish Parmesan, Ocean Isle Baked Speckled Trout, and Creamy Carolina Flounder.

Bluefish are one of the most exciting gamefish to tangle with on light tackle and will reward you will a great meal if you cook them right.

Here are some quick and tasty recipes for those summer surf fish like bluefish, redfish, and pompano. You can catch them on the beach and then cook them up on the deck or in the kitchen. Fresh fish from the surf are the among the tastiest of seafood.

Bluefish is a popular summer surf fish, well liked on the table by some but thought too "fishy" tasting by others. Bluefish really benefit from cooking with veggies and sauces.

Bluefish are one of the most vicious predator game fish that roam the ocean surf, which makes them one of the most fun sport fish as well.

This choppy warm-water oasis has much to recommend it to kayak fishermen who want a taste of Cape Cod and islands fishing without enduring weekend traffic between Memorial and Labor Day.

Summer on the Atlantic Coast is a great time to get in some surf fishing for bluefish. There is something about fighting a feisty bluefish in the surf that takes us back to our childhood.

Included are Red Wine King Mackerel Steaks, Bluefish on Fire, Pompano in Sour Cream, and Speckled Trout with Peppers and Corn.

Summer fishing continues to be good with early morning and sundown bites taking place in both fresh and saltwater. Largemouth bass are still very active in the lakes while at the coast chopper bluefish and flounder are hitting well.

Carolina pier anglers are singing the blues (in a good way) as nice-sized snapper and tailor bluefish have begun hitting Gotcha plugs thrown from ocean piers.

When the spring warms the coastal waters of the south, anglers set their sights on bluefish, a powerful and aggressive species that deserves every bit of its bad reputation.

Bluefish have a somewhat poor reputation in the south as table fare because folks try to fry them up in oil. Cooked properly, however, they are a very good tasting fish with a nice distinctive flavor.

Bluefish are a feisty saltwater gamefish found all down the Atlantic Coast. They are vicious feeders and are caught on all manner of cut baits and lures. Bluefish recipes in this country date back to colonial times.

Some folks don't like bluefish on the table but cooked correctly they are quite tasty. Smaller bluefish taste better than really big ones.

Bluefish are the marauders of the Carolina coast spreading fear and paranoia in smaller-sized fish wherever they go. Here are tips on how to catch them.

Some folks don't like bluefish on the table, but cooked correctly they are quite tasty. These are four very simple recipes for bluefish.

Snapper bluefish are easy to catch, perfectly sized for hungry stripers, and a hardy and attractive bait.

Good areas for stripers include Nantucket Sound, the harbors, inlets and waters surrounding Martha's Vineyard, Boston Harbor, Gloucester and Rockport. Also Ipswich Bay and the Joppa Flats at Newburyport.

A delicious recipe of poached bluefish, served hot with cooked fennel and red pepper, or on a cold platter of sliced onion and tomato.

Bluefish have a poor reputation in the south as table fare because folks try to fry them up in oil. Cooked properly, they are a very good tasting fish with a nice distinctive flavor.

Striped mullet are a top saltwater baitfish to use wherever they school, as angler's favorite gamefish love to hit them either as cut bait or as a frisky live offering. They work best when fished on very simple rigs.