Saw a daytime bluefish blitz last week. The baitfish had a bright green (almost flourescent) color to their backs. They weren't very big, but the blues were crushing them. No idea what they were.
maybe bay anchovies
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Peanuts Bunker seemed little to non existent in myneck of the woods. Blue Back Herring and Poagies where the most present.
Even Newport RI was dead. I was down there for Albies in August and nothing was seen. In 2007 during August-Sept from Sak to Newport (and I am sure beyond) was an unbelievable site of peanuts and other forage. Most I ever seen. Of course the Albie fishing was unreal. Up to 17 Albies in a day from a kayak. This year I did not see one Albie break and little to no bait.
I agree with Clogston that since we had a wetter than usual spring and summer, it may have affected the spawning of these fish. Since the additional runoff may have changed the water quality in the bays and marshes, the fish may have changed their spawning habits.
There is also the possibility that with the added runoff from rain there may be added chemicals/pollution to be considered.
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