Joseph-
Later in the season, bluefish that have been feeding exclusively on pogies (menhaden) will be very oily and not as appetizing as some of the earlier season blues that have been migrating and are lean.
How you take care of the fish is extremely important.
When you catch a bluefish, kill it (in a humane manner) swiftly. Then, bleed it by cutting a 1/3 inch deep gash behind the gillplates. Don't allow the fish to sit in the sun. Gut the fish as soon as possible after bleeding. If you are filleting the fish, cut out the dark meat.
In every case, get the bluefish on ice as soon as possible.
If you find you have a very oily fish (due to the menhaden diet)...try this trick I learned from a mate.
Get two buckets and fill them with clean seawater.
Dunk your filets in the first bucket and allow them to soak for a minute.
Pull them out, and repeat in the second bucket.
This should cut down on the oilness.
-WW
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