Bluefish

[Krispy]

Bluefish stocks have been largely "unregulated", meaning, who wants 10 blues to eat and little commercial value, and have been fine for 30 years. Any change in catch is most likely natural swing.
Blues are also more prolific and mature at higher rates than swordfish,bluefin and striper. And there is great consumer demand for those species.
If theres scientific data showing declines do to overfishing, then its time to regulate, not just because "I wanna". Essentially, you want everyone to take less blues to over insure your personal fun time


Theres a great big free ocean out there, I dont need every single aspect of what I do, boxed in by laws to determine what Im allowed to take.

[SBASS1]

3 fish 12-18 inches, 1 fish over 26".


I can see the head lines now... New Bluefish Regulations cause Increase in Hospital Emergency Room Visits. Doctors say on average they see one shorter digit a day...

[Van]

I don't think we have to worry about Bluefish, they taste like CRAP !!!

If they were good eating, they would be diminishing like the tasty fishes out there.

We only need to worry that what they eat (baitfish) are around for them.
If not they will be in big trouble from that not us.

Very little bait up north here in Bahstan, and game fish are getting harder to find.

[Backbeach Jake]

One bottle Ken's Caesar dressing, Juice of one lime, pinch of cayenne, marinate and grill the fillets. Kiss bluefish goodbye! Tastey!