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07-01-2010, 06:37 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: In the dog house.
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Definately noticed a drop in numbers the last 2 seasons in SoCo. Still plenty of ten to fifteen pound blues staying inside LI sound for the CT guys, but they seem to be almost scarce at times in RI. I am currently re-reading The Fisherman's Ocean. Last night I was reading a seciton on cycles in abundance which specifically references bluefish and how they, out of nowhere, drop off in numbers. I was then confronted by one of the attorneys in my office about the fact that he hasn't seen any bluefish yet this year. They seem to be on the mind of everyone.
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07-01-2010, 06:59 PM
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Scarecrow
Join Date: May 2003
Location: bedford ma
Posts: 637
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I miss them. You have to love a fish that comes out of the water looking for a fight, looks you in the eye and tries to remove a finger or two.  |
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07-01-2010, 07:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Melrose MA
Posts: 587
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I agree with the lack of bluefish. Where I usually fish with friends off Monomoy. A few years back we couldn't stay away from them. All cycles I guess. I always loved bluefish blowing up bait and birds going crazy - often times a trip saver not to mention just a fun time. I caught a couple nice mean chompers in the 8 -10lb range last weekend but otherwise compared to the classic 3-5 lb fish that are used to be constant by now its been, well, slow?? The cookie cutter 32-36inch bass have been fairly consistent however so I not necessarily complaining.
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07-01-2010, 08:14 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
Posts: 5,871
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Tons of gator blues at M.
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Ski Quicks Hole
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07-01-2010, 09:30 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,316
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Pull some spreader bars around SE of Block a little ways out.
You'll find 'em. 
Big schools of them roaming around out there on some days, in addition to the random violent assault on the spread from the deep. Probably quite content munching on the sandeels and hanging out with the abundant dogfish. Maybe this year's batch just haven't been motivated to make it to RI just yet.
I agree though, overall, they seem kind of scarce. |
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07-02-2010, 05:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Warwick
Posts: 541
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Pete G is right. Went out on a clients boat tuesday to BI, Jigging produced 5 blues of 14-15 lbs with some big stripers, but I didn't see many in upper bay this spring or last fall.
I miss them in a way, they always were there to avoid a skunking.
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07-02-2010, 06:58 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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Be careful what you wish for, Mike
I was saying that last year...and I changed my tune later in the season...
They have been a little thin inshore it seems, though so far |
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