Species / Bluefish / Massachusetts
Bluefish
Bluefish Fishing in Massachusetts
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
4 picks for October.
Lefty's Deceiver #3/0-2
FlyStreamer
Shop This FlyWalking Topwater 4 to 5 in
LureTopwater
Shop This LureMetal Jig 1/2 to 3 oz
LureJig
Shop This LureCut Mullet Chunk or strip
BaitNatural Bait
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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.
Massachusetts
Where to Catch Bluefish
Saltwater & Coast · Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Stripers and albies from the beach, flats, and rips.
Striped bass · False albacore · Bluefish
Saltwater & Coast · Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard
An island known for surfcasting and a fall derby for stripers, blues, and albies.
Striped Bass · Bluefish · False Albacore
Massachusetts
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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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Penn Battle III Spinning Reel
A metal-bodied reel built to survive saltwater and big runs.
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Acme Kastmaster Spoon
A dense spoon that casts a mile and flutters on the fall.
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Deadly Dick Deadly Dick Metal Jig
A small, heavy casting jig for fast-moving albies and mackerel.
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