Surf Fishing for Bluefish on Cape Cod | S18 E06

After a few years with virtually no spring bluefish run, the blues came back to Cape Cod in the late spring of 2020. They followed schools of adult bunker into casting range of the Cape’s bays and beaches. Kevin Blinkoff and Jimmy Fee hit the beach on an early June evening to throw topwaters and metals and enjoy the savage strikes and fierce fights of one of the Northeast’s greatest gamefish.
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[@TheQboogalu]

I'm in North Jersey, and a few years ago Bluefish was all we seen... It slowed down a lot... I miss the Bluefish, they put up a great fight

[@evanmyers6003]

great show! Makes me miss summer evenings

[@williamwallace1720]

Kevin’s rod is sick

[@1olta1balik73]

We gonna meet blue fish I think first week to may in nj now good luck u guys great job 👍🎣

[@ysoutdoorgaming3367]

last spring around June of 2020 in barrington RI there was a good blue fish run.

[@MKOutdoors]

Awesome video as always guys! Hoping the Bluefish bite is good this spring here in Jersey!

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

Same here!

[@artvandelay8090]

If you're gonna wait for a bluefish to tire out, you're gonna wait a long time. They don't tire out.

[@rickcimino5833]

pablo is the goat respect him always

[@topwater_tommy]

Ha! Jimmy's reaction at 3:54... "Well there goes our drone Kev"

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

haha! After a couple close close calls, that drone finally met its end in the woods of Western Massachusetts this winter.

[@juans3728]

Jimmy, can you please talk about the equipment and hardware you are using and is that your every day preference.

[@tommyboytomtom6848]

I miss fishing for blues new bedford I use to catch big boys thay use to bend an twist my 60lb steal leader's like noting the good old days

[@tommyboytomtom6848]

THANK U GUYS AN I USE TO FISH THE ACUSNET RIVER IN NEW BED FORD MASS SOME'OF THE BLUE WERE LIKE 26 TO 28 INCHS SOME WERE AROUND THERE MONSTERS I THING LIKE 15 INCH 50 LB LEADERS THE BLUES TWISTED AN GRINDID THEM LIKE NOTHING FUN FUN🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@jelly_fishing]

Nice bluefish action - any specifics for leader size? In addition, saw the hooks pointing in versus out any reason ?

[@liftedpotato6973]

I was wondering the same on the hooks

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

We were using 50-pound leader. You could use wire for the blues, but with a lure like a metal or a pencil popper, having a fish bite you off isn't as likely as it would be with bait. That's how the plug came rigged, with the hook pointing down, which is how I would rig it. Seems like you get a better hook-up ratio on topwater with that hook point below the plug, where it also acts like a bit of a keel. Here's a link to all the tackle we used in the episode: www.onthewater.com/gear-and-tackle-surf-fishing-for-bluefish-on-cape-cod-s18-e6 Thanks for watching! - Jimmy Fee

[@buckshot21000]

Would the tsunami airwave elite 8’8” rated 1/2-2oz be to light? I use it for Spanish mackerel in the surf.

[@Polythinker]

Nice video guys very nice,but when it comes to blue 🐟 lures no one beats krocodile spoon.Two more week and they will be here in Long Island.

[@LivingLifeOurWay365]

Where can we get that lure the one that's similar to the stubby?

[@OutkastAdventures]

I smoke the blues and make Florida style smoked fish dip. Delicious

[@Killemgrillem00]

Fish cakes for me..

[@Killemgrillem00]

Do you have a recipe? Please

[@1981gotsole]

Where can I get that teal rod or something similar for my van Staal x2 200????

[@archieoutdoors1776]

What reel was Kevin fishing? Penn Spinfisher VI, 5500?

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

An older model of the Shimano Saragosa 8000

[@KickinIt]

Were these fish caught this march? And if so are they biting right now at the cape?

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

These bluefish were caught in early summer.

[@ouissandy2806]

Damn Those rods are so long. It's more fun with an 8 to 9 MH ML

[@Nadav.prigan]

When do you guys think the blues will head in to LI

[@normy2410]

What are you using to protect your finger when casting? Thanks very much for the vid! Hoping we see those blues out in LI soon!

[@hooper4581]

Nothing better than couple wraps of athletic tape. Waterproof durable cheap.

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

A type of medical bandage - that specific one was Andover CoFlex. It's really comfortable, holds up well in the water, and flexes better than Hockey Tape, which is what I used to use.

[@normy2410]

@@OnTheWaterMedia Thanks!

[@citonelson]

What is the finger guard Jimmy is using? Bactine and band aides, check

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

Co-Flex or Co-Ban, a flexible, non-adhesive bandage. Makes a great casting guard.

[@avcialicetiner32]

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[@Skolmann]

The spring run of bluefish from #3-15 in the back bays and tidal rivers of New Jersey was nothing short of world class from 2015-2019. The run would start the last week of April and last until mid June. Topwater, swim baits, metal, jerk baits all would produce.. However the spring of 2020 did not live up to the previous springs. Coincidentally the back bays on the south shore of Long Island experienced a great run of bluefish in 2020 while the previous springs were lackluster there. Hoping they return to NJ this spring.

[@leandroamorim7601]

What is the best month to fish in Montank?

[@Skolmann]

@@leandroamorim7601 no idea since I live in New Jersey

[@KingPhilipsRideshare]

@@SkolmannI’m guessing they never returned?

[@Skolmann]

@@KingPhilipsRideshare they’ve showed up but not in the numbers, size or duration of what they did between 2015-2019

[@goblitzem]

What was the location?

[@jabreiljohnson4428]

Where and how did Jimmy fee customize his rod want to replicate or get one just like his

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

Hi Jabreil, This was a CTS Rods Blank I built more than 10 years ago. I believe they said it was a salmon/steelhead model - it was before they had many rods available in the US. It's a great beach rod, but doesn't have a ton of backbone for fishing around rocks or structure. I built it with the "New Guide Concept" which uses more and smaller guides than the traditional "cone of flight" style. I also built it before the K-Frame guides became as popular as they are today. The grip is a cord grip. This was the first rod I've tried it on, and I've since modified a few of my surf rods to have it. Thanks for watching, and if you have any other questions, I'd be happy to help. Jimmy

[@crazyclammer]

What kind of waders is Jimmy wearing?

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

Hey Brad, those were Simms G3 Guide Bootfoot Waders. Here's a link to all the tackle and gear we were using on that show. www.onthewater.com/gear-and-tackle-surf-fishing-for-bluefish-on-cape-cod-s18-e6 Thanks for watching! - Jimmy

[@ryanpost6825]

What rod is he using? And where can I buy one?

[@robthorpe1591]

CTS Vaportrail and Century Stealth.

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

Hey Ryan, Here's all the gear we were using in the post, with links to the tackle. www.onthewater.com/gear-and-tackle-surf-fishing-for-bluefish-on-cape-cod-s18-e6 As Rob said, we were using a CTS Vapor Trail and Century Stealth. Thanks for watching!

[@watersedgefishing9502]

What rod is Jimmy fishing?

[@robthorpe1591]

Its a CTS - probably a Vaportrail. Made in New Zealand. Nice blank but not cheap.

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

CTS Vapor Trail, the lightest model, 10' 1-3 oz. I built it about 10 years ago. It's a great rod for sand beaches, but doesn't have the guts to fish for larger fish around rocks when you really need to put the brakes on them. here's a link to all the tackle we used in the episode: www.onthewater.com/gear-and-tackle-surf-fishing-for-bluefish-on-cape-cod-s18-e6 Thanks for watching! - Jimmy

[@Clayman5577]

You left so much meat on those fish 🐠

[@ritchieyang]

What blank are those rods? Looks amazing lol

[@robthorpe1591]

CTS Vaportrail and Century Stealth.

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

What Rob said. Both are a bit slower action, but have a great feel. Perfect rods for sand beaches, but those particular models lack the guts to steer big fish around rocks or in heavy current.

[@steveg8322]

Robert’s Ranger anyone?

[@Janotes]

Terrible last few years in Raritan Bay.

[@NguyenHung-nx3mv]

Can you please give me the address to this finish place

[@AsianAnglingAddict]

I know where lol

[@rickcimino5833]

yo pablo you spanish

[@huckfin1100]

Let me guess they're coming back because of the fishing licenses !! help abolish the recreational fishing licenses/ permission slips from Master. now.

[@caotrung9911]

Your fishing location?

[@robthorpe1591]

Never gonna get an answer to that question. The question that should never be asked!

[@juans3728]

All species of fish should be protected .

[@Aaron_outdoors]

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