Blues at the inlet !! Cocktail blues were in Jones Inlet on LI this afternoon. They are so much fun when they school up and work bait on the surface. First time this year I’ve been...

JohnG Loc: Long Island NY.

Cocktail blues were in Jones Inlet on LI this afternoon. They are so much fun when they school up and work bait on the surface. First time this year I’ve been there when they hit. It was also our annual father/ daughter fishing trip. We had a great time.

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

Terrific...and your timing was perfect this time! Glad you got into them and had the company of your daughter being along for the excitement!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

JohnG wrote:

Cocktail blues were in Jones Inlet on LI this afternoon. They are so much fun when they school up and work bait on the surface. First time this year I’ve been there when they hit. It was also our annual father/ daughter fishing trip. We had a great time.

Nice catching John, and daughter. Timing is everything with Blitzing fish, glad you guys were in the right place at the right time. Thanks for the pictures.

CRKfish Loc: Southern New Jersey

JohnG wrote:

Cocktail blues were in Jones Inlet on LI this afternoon. They are so much fun when they school up and work bait on the surface. First time this year I’ve been there when they hit. It was also our annual father/ daughter fishing trip. We had a great time.

It’s really great great to enjoy that type of action with your kids. I’m happy for you and your daughter , these kind of memories are priceless.

Yankeeblue Loc: Manchester CT (near Hartford)

fishyaker wrote:

Terrific...and your timing was perfect this time! Glad you got into them and had the company of your daughter being along for the excitement!

Nice John. Fishing with your daughter and catching, what could be better than that! Glad you had a good time.

Big dog Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York

JohnG wrote:

Cocktail blues were in Jones Inlet on LI this afternoon. They are so much fun when they school up and work bait on the surface. First time this year I’ve been there when they hit. It was also our annual father/ daughter fishing trip. We had a great time.

Ah, the perfect size for eating.

JohnG Loc: Long Island NY.

Big dog wrote:

Ah, the perfect size for eating.

Correct BigDog…. So many people won’t eat any blues but cocktails filleted and prepared prepared properly are delicious.

CRKfish Loc: Southern New Jersey

Big dog wrote:

Ah, the perfect size for eating.

Yeah! I love blue fish. I like it cooked in aluminum foil with chopped onions peppers a couple pats of butter some seasoning and lemon slices. Close up the foil put it on the grill. Any of it that is left over close it up in the foil put it in the fridge . The next day mix it up with Mayo the peppers and onions too like you would make tuna salad, awesome!

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

JohnG wrote:

Correct BigDog…. So many people won’t eat any blues but cocktails filleted and prepared prepared properly are delicious.

What do you consider properly prepared? I am always open to learing.

JohnG Loc: Long Island NY.

I fillet them and remove as much of the red flesh as possible. Thats key. Then breaded and fried. I like them drizzled with lemon and my wife with a tartar sauce. There are those that prefer them on the grill with butter and lemon enclosed in aluminum foil until done. Once they get larger than 3-4lbs they do get too fishy for me. I depends on your tastes.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

JohnG wrote:

I fillet them and remove as much of the red flesh as possible. Thats key. Then breaded and fried. I like them drizzled with lemon and my wife with a tartar sauce. There are those that prefer them on the grill with butter and lemon enclosed in aluminum foil until done. Once they get larger than 3-4lbs they do get too fishy for me. I depends on your tastes.

Thanks for the reply. I am a fan of removing most of the dark meat on all fish. I hope I get another shot at the east coast to give them a try. I caught some very large blue fish behind the May Flower Replica years back. They were some of the best fighting fish I had caught up to that time. Unfortunately they were way to fishy for me. That is saying something, as I eat almost anything that swims. It sounds like, from what you said, they were to big for good food fair. Thanks again for the info. Now, is there anyone who can tell me how to make pacific bonito eatable?

CRKfish Loc: Southern New Jersey

Yes, the downside with ones over 5 lbs is they aren’t the best tasting fish. But are they ever fun to catch !! They get up around 20lb. and you better have good tackle and strong arms.