Being an extremely active fish, and weighing in anywhere from 6-20 pounds, proper equipment is necessary. Typically, blues are taken on 15-20 pound test monofilament with a coated steel wire or heavy mono leader. Steel and wire leaders will reduce the action on a lure or floating bait, but due to the voracity of this fish and its sharp teeth, it is necessary. Captain Kindberg has personally taken many bluefish on 10-pound test line with a wire leader on a medium light spinning rod. Since blues are somewhat plentiful, the Captain has found the extra challenge of light gear to be more sporting.
Bluefish meat is white and flaky.
If not prepared correctly, it can be rather strong tasting. Captain Kindberg prefers to filet the fish, sprinkle it with fresh lemon juice, tarragon and pepper, before wrapping it in foil with several pats of butter, and cooking on a grill until the meat is white and flaky. He serves it with twice baked potatoes and sliced carrots - a simple meal that will leave the angler very satisfied. The Shark Shark fishing is quickly becoming a very popular sport. Varieties of shark which may be caught along the New Hampshire coastline include Blue, Mako, Porbeagle and Thresher.