Reach him @danielradelapp; 732-643-4072; [email protected]. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: NJ fishing: Bluefish blitz boats, mullet run begins in Jersey Shore surf ...

Kenno brought some along and they lasted all night, even through a bluefish blitz. Bubblegum color worked best. Bass Pro Shops has them online. Fall also is a good time to flyfish the bay.

When they encounter a school of menhaden, bluefish go into a feeding frenzy known as the “bluefish blitz.” As they attack, the bluefish churn the water and bite whatever happens by.

Bluefish have been elusive this summer, moving frequently between locations. Spanish mackerel and bonito have been caught, adding to the variety of gamefish off the coast.

Anglers caught bluefish, bonito, triggerfish, and sea bass. Conditions during midweek were subpar with a wind-swept ocean, but it was fine for the bluefish which decided to bite with some tenacity ...

Frank Hannum entered a 3.25-pound summer flounder, Jake Simone had an 8.9 weakfish, Omar Naser caught a 7.95 striped bass, and Sean Riley racked up a 10.15 bluefish.

The biggest one landed was 8 pounds. His fare also reeled in a bunch of bluefish and bonito. Bogan said his high hooks had 30 fish.

Reach him @danielradelapp; 732-643-4072; [email protected]. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: NJ fishing: Bluefish blitz boats, mullet run begins in Jersey Shore surf ...