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Bluefish

Bluefish Fishing in Delaware

Toothy, aggressive schooling fish of the Atlantic coast that blitz bait in the surf and bays.

Best Months: May to Oct

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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Bluefish

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Rod & Reel

Bluefish Setup

Bluefish

Fly 9 ft 9 wt rod, intermediate line, wire or 40 lb bite tippet.

Spin / Cast 7 to 9 ft medium-heavy spinning rod, 4000 to 5000 reel, 20 lb braid with a wire leader.

Delaware

Where to Catch Bluefish

Saltwater & Coast · Delaware

Delaware Bay

A broad estuary known for spring striped bass and summer flounder.

Striped Bass · Flounder · Bluefish

Saltwater & Coast · Delaware

Indian River Inlet

A busy inlet with jetty fishing for stripers, flounder, and blues.

Striped Bass · Flounder · Bluefish

Delaware

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Recommended

Gear for Bluefish

Jigs

Spro Bucktail Jigs

Durable hair jigs for stripers, fluke, and anything that eats baitfish.

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Reels

Penn Battle III Spinning Reel

A metal-bodied reel built to survive saltwater and big runs.

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Spoons

Acme Kastmaster Spoon

A dense spoon that casts a mile and flutters on the fall.

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Metal Jigs

Deadly Dick Deadly Dick Metal Jig

A small, heavy casting jig for fast-moving albies and mackerel.

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Bluefish Fishing by State

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