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May 19, 2023 20:48:17   #
Neil mahoney Loc: Warren ri
 
Caught 1 on sandeel he destroyed that, switched to sp minnow and got second blue





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May 19, 2023 21:05:28   #
DCGravity Loc: Fairfax, VA (by way of Cleveland OH)
 
Outstanding Neal!! At least you killed stripey. CPR or did they end up in your cooler?

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May 19, 2023 21:08:52   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Neil mahoney wrote:
Caught 1 on sandeel he destroyed that, switched to sp minnow and got second blue


Nice job Neil.

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May 19, 2023 21:09:51   #
Neil mahoney Loc: Warren ri
 
Both went back into water, never have eaten blues, heard the are fishy. Maybe it depends on how you prepare

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May 19, 2023 21:28:20   #
DCGravity Loc: Fairfax, VA (by way of Cleveland OH)
 
Neil mahoney wrote:
Both went back into water, never have eaten blues, heard the are fishy. Maybe it depends on how you prepare


Yeah, that's the main turn off for most people. I just finished sharing on another thread how my Sicilian father-in-law prepped and grilled up blues when my wife was growing up on Long Island. We maintain that tradition today.

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May 19, 2023 21:32:00   #
Neil mahoney Loc: Warren ri
 
Any tips

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May 19, 2023 21:54:11   #
DCGravity Loc: Fairfax, VA (by way of Cleveland OH)
 
Neil mahoney wrote:
Any tips


It needs to be bled right away. Then when fileting, the bloodline needs to be completely removed, along with as much red flesh as possible. It's an oily fish so a good soaking in a citrus marinade for 30 min. before grilling (or baking) helps cut the fishy taste. Only other addition is salt & pepper before cooking, and a good drizzle with squeezed lemon when served! My in-laws served it with marinara sauce. One little updated twist I added instead of the marinara is saucing it with a balsamic gastrique (caramelized sugar deglazed with balsamic vinegar and reduced). It's the acidity of the marinade, then either the marinara, lemon juice, or the gastrique that counters the residual oiliness of the fish!

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May 19, 2023 22:40:49   #
NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey
 
Smoked bluefish is great.

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May 20, 2023 01:18:14   #
UncleRob Loc: NE Maryland
 
NJ219bands wrote:
Smoked bluefish is great.


That's the ONLY way to cook a Bluefish. Clip the gills as soon as caught to bleed, ice right away, cut out all red meat and smoke.

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May 25, 2023 08:09:29   #
mike carroll Loc: sakonnet river, RI
 
Blues on the smaller side are the tastiest. The bigger they get, the more oily they are.

I love smoking bluefish, it's just kinda hard keeping them lit...LOL

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May 25, 2023 18:34:47   #
DCGravity Loc: Fairfax, VA (by way of Cleveland OH)
 
mike carroll wrote:
Blues on the smaller side are the tastiest. The bigger they get, the more oily they are.

I love smoking bluefish, it's just kinda hard keeping them lit...LOL


Gotta keep practicing like Jack!



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May 30, 2023 16:51:29   #
Reelsteal Loc: Rhode Island
 
Yes. They are great smoked. I also make a bisque, like lobster bisque, and fish cakes too. I boil the filets for both the bisque and the fish cakes.

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