Prohibition On The Taking Of Alewife And Blueback Herring From CT Waters Extended

barbz wrote:
When you're fishing for bluefish from the beach, how far out do you
usually have to cast? I know it varies depending upon where the fish are
crashing on bait, but generally speaking, do they come in fairly close
to the shore?

barbz

Here in New England, the fish are close to the beach most times and
a long cast is not usually required. At night, bluefish come in much closer
to shore than daytime, just like stripers. But stripers practically hug the
shore, so that you should be careful while walking along the sandy beach
not to spook 'em. IMO, bluefish tend to hang back a little but not too much.
So long as it's dark, neither require a long cast in most situations. However,
during the day and at certain places, longer casts are necessary because
the fish move out father. The fact that fly fisherman, who are all distance
challenged, still get bass and blues from the surf gives you an idea how
close the fish come. R'gards!


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Sphynx