Ravenous! Angry BIG Bluefish In Crystal Clear Water

Ravenous! Angry BIG Bluefish In Crystal Clear Water | (Catch, Cook)

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Ай бұрын

Fishing for big chopper bluefish in the outerbanks with all sorts of stuff!
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@arkyandy9612 17 күн бұрын

You can’t beat that drag screaming feeling. Especially with heavier fish.

@FishAholicTV Ай бұрын

Nice video and it looked good to eat! I love to make fish cakes with Bluefish and they always taste great! Maybe try it next time! When I was 12 fishing under Montauk lighthouse fishing from the surf I saw a guy try to unhook a 10/12lb bluefish that basically nearly swallowed a pencil popper that had two treble hooks. That guy stuck his hand in its mouth and lost his thumb. He was standing on a rock the size of a mini van and the whole thing was red.

@gwynnblade9160 14 күн бұрын

One of the many awesome things about OBX, especially late summer rolling into early fall there are a TON of monster bluefish around, especially in the surf. If you want to do a really fun surf adventure, throwing metals can pretty frequently get you into some really nice Spanish and Bluefish!

@supervisorone5960 Ай бұрын

Bluefish are good eating skin and all of course scale them so many choose to label certain fish trash fish when they are really not

@monstermashed6266 Ай бұрын

I agree with you they are good eating and I would rather fish for Bluefish over Striped bass, its funny how there are people out there who claim to like seafood but there are levels to how much they like it in terms of how fishy it tastes.. Lol

@supervisorone5960 Ай бұрын

@@monstermashed6266 Lol that's exactly right🤣

@jasonfulton77 Ай бұрын

They are good cooked or sushi but the key is to eat them fresh. They produce an enzyme that degrades the meat quickly after they die that makes them taste off. Cooking them does not destroy the enzyme so no leftovers!

@zenkiah554 Ай бұрын

Awesome vid Elias. Since you rarely do top water bites this was a rare treat. Keep them coming

@MichelleSerniuk Ай бұрын

We camped out there this weekend and caught 15 large bluefish on Saturday. The waters were calm low tide. We were at the Ferry loading store and heard someone place an order for spoons at the island and we knew what was biting. We are from Southport and follow all your videos.

@steveharris1315 Ай бұрын

Elias, another great day of catching! I too was down then and got into a school of those blues in the surf moving up the island chasing those bait fish. They would follow the bait into the surf onto the sand and beach themselves! Never seen THAT before. They tore up my Hopkins treble hooks (got to get some of those you mentioned) and of course my 30# braid. I don't see the link to your equipment on this clip - I need some heavier gear for those blues in my kayak. I've got to backfill my tackle box after that run! PS - cooked some that were delicious. Skinless filets, S&P, dredged and lightly coated with breadcrumbs, squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Baked in foil for about 20 minutes. Absolutely delicious like 8.5-9!

@fishingwithjacob1 Ай бұрын

Bluefish are both fun to catch and eat

@juans3728 Ай бұрын

The little 3 and 4 pounders are less oily which i prefer.

@SandbaggerJoe Ай бұрын

What a wonderful video , thanks.

@fishingnorthflorida5549 Ай бұрын

I’ve been catching those small blues here around Nag’s Head, and they make killer sushi!

@BeetleBuns Ай бұрын

yup! Delicious

@asianthefirst7611 Ай бұрын

Loving the longer vids rexently

@roysaari3028 Ай бұрын

Fun stuff, Elias!! Thanks for taking us along with you!!

@keithwest6859 Ай бұрын

Great video! Enjoy it when you cook and share it with your wife!

@roymccomb8749 Ай бұрын

Bluefish like that’ll take a finger off….great video!

@MRMIKE276 14 күн бұрын

I keep saying, bluefish should be a game fish. They are a blast to catch and they honestly taste great. I had no fishiness in the few that I've eaten.

@KillerBeeOutdoors Ай бұрын

That looks like a blast man! Thanks

@mickilkr Ай бұрын

Awesome video as usual!

@G-Force_70 Ай бұрын

Great segment Elias.

@Park_cassgirl_Bassfishing Ай бұрын

You're so good at catching them. I even enjoyed the delicious food.

@fishhunter210 Ай бұрын

More than wonderful video. I hope you enjoy fishing ❤️

@MartinVSmith6334 Ай бұрын

Any size bluefish is pretty good when smoked. Worth a try. I use hickory up here in NJ. Don't forget the cheeks!

@stevehogan8829 Ай бұрын

Enjoyable video Sir. Lots of action, cleaning/filet techniques, cooking,,, Excellent way to spend my evening, Thanks, looks yummy

@gregorymelia6564 Ай бұрын

Totally agree. Growing up in the city and then the island nothing beats the savegery of bluefish pound for pound. Loved this vid. Pirranah of the eastern seabourd. Thx. Great vid

@bidenhasdementia8657 Ай бұрын

Nothing like a big blue even if they get no respect. Some giants pushed up the neuse this year. Been a learning curve, making wire leaders, having o rings pulled, but they've been fun

@EliasVFishing Ай бұрын

No respect - the recent lean years changed my outlook on them a bunch.

@ctcraftii Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@MartinVSmith6334 Ай бұрын

Wonderful video! One warning however as I was bitten by a snapper blue 75, yes seventy five years ago, and I can still show you the scar on my left hand!

@user-hz4by1fi2g Ай бұрын

Dude the blues have been THICKKK the last couple weeks, cool eats and fun fights for clients

@corkycoursen-tv4wv Ай бұрын

Wow great blue bite. We use to catch them blitzing off of the beach back in the day. The sound is a great place to fish…. Very cool that you grilled the fish. I always heard that they were to fishy tasting, high oil content. Love the adventure, thanks for bringing us along. Cheers

@reelsaltkitchen Ай бұрын

I’ve been out to Ocracoke for two blue blitzes, it’s a super fun time! It was insane at Mercer’s two weeks ago, couldn’t score a Spanish through that mess of blues lol

@nathanclark4674 Ай бұрын

Gotta love the Blue Blitz. By the time those choppers reach me in NH, they will be twice as heavy. Send em on, Elias!

@BIGYAKRFISHING Ай бұрын

Love the Blue Fish bite like this. This is a similar bite that I travel up to New York towards the end of May to catch them in the Peconic Bay on Long Island. Unfortunately I was there too early this year so I will miss the bite. I appreciate your video to make me feel like I won't miss it.

@francisresch6654 Ай бұрын

Too much fun!! Looks like you had a blast.

@philpotter6388 Ай бұрын

Hi, Meg! Good to see ya! That boy love you, he gave you the cheek meat!

@jonpoetzl126 Ай бұрын

I've caught plenty of Albies right there Oct teenth, great fun

@lee8287 Ай бұрын

Tons of big blues around Kure through Topsail this week

@Dfair55 Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed your time at the Crystal Coast!!

@DelawareOutdoor Ай бұрын

Hey Elias do you have a specific rod holder you recommend for trolling from the yak?

@ph00z00 Ай бұрын

pike have that anti-coagulant too

@Reeltime516 Ай бұрын

Cool stuff man. The gator blues are running on the south shore of Long Island right now too.

@scottsluggosrule4670 Ай бұрын

Hawaiian Tropic Dry Oil Sunblock..100% effective against no seeums and other biting flies. Only caveat is the sunblock is waterproof but the insect repellant is not. If you get very wet you need to reapply. Always in my fishing bag. Amazing how many people I have saved from misery with this stuff.

@billhobson6637 Ай бұрын

Getting in your core workout from those Blues!

@Redcrown48 Ай бұрын

You still have all your fingers, that's a good day.

@ChrisJones-fm6wp Ай бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one that's been on Bluefish. I was catching them all day up in the creeks in Cherry Grove, SC. Definitely didn't have the shark problem though.

@EliasVFishing Ай бұрын

Big ones there too? That’s pretty cool don’t hear of the choppers too often inshore in SC.

@ChrisJones-fm6wp Ай бұрын

@@EliasVFishing I think it's just because all the creeks in Cherry Grove are right next to an inlet. They weren't as big as what's in OBX right now. Biggest of the day was 24" but all of the ones I caught were 19" an over. They were all mixed in with trout at creek mouths and deep spots farther back.

@russb296 Ай бұрын

Brings back memories from the 80's along the Rhode Island shore and inner bay areas!!

@muncheesuppar Ай бұрын

a lot of anglers spend their whole lives trying to catch a blue fish/tailor that big here in australia and fail . awesome session .

@FishingwithBrewski Ай бұрын

So crazy. I'm pretty sure the others attack them right when they get hooked.

@pigsandapples Ай бұрын

It's interesting how different our Blues are to yours (we call them Tailor). Ours are generally smaller and the big ones hardly ever hit lures when the sun is on the water - especially not in the shallows. We target the big ones in the surf or off rocky headlands in the pre-dawn.

@mauritobias8759 Ай бұрын

Awesome video as always dude 🤙🤙🤙 what water shoes you rockin ?? I'm looking for some 🤙🤙🤙

@jeremystreet1872 Ай бұрын

I am assuming this is the Cape seeing that lighthouse behind you. We have a house on Harker's Island and always love going out there.

@kurthartzog2582 Ай бұрын

I don't always watch KZfaq, but when I do, I prefer EliasVFishing😂

@peapodamoose Ай бұрын

Awesome. Brings back memories of being on the Long Island sound as a kid. I love eating bluefish and I think it’s the old saying that there is no bad fish only bad chefs.

@primetime1838 Ай бұрын

Come back to Florida

@shephusted2714 Ай бұрын

lots of makos with the choppers too (when they are schooling in deeper water) - be prepared and know the regs cause you want some mako steaks. these fish fight incredibly - you definitely need and want the first aid kit! good change of pace - just some incredible drag smoking fishing! the motor really helped on this one and good followup catch and cook too - grilling is perfect method #beasts #googan hospital visit #sharky's machine

@flipmoto1 Ай бұрын

More out in the 25 to 40 ft mad schools coming through. King fish everything

@matthewmercer2477 Ай бұрын

You are terrifying me throwing cranks on a big spastic fish like those. I had a med sized trout last week hooked up on upper trebles and the sucker shook and hooked the palm of my hand. Really hard to hold the fish still and pull the hook w the other, accidents happen and I fish alone 95% of the time. Good job as always Elias.

@woodystemms3799 Ай бұрын

Fishing topwater from a kayak, instead of "traditional" NE methods, has an extra benefit: Since there's no chum slick, big Blues don't puke it all over when brought aboard.

@user-lp5tt9sk3q Ай бұрын

You look like you having too much fun!!!

@lorithomas3212 Ай бұрын

Wondering of the brand, of that folding measuring board that you always use. Thanks!

@GWGRC Ай бұрын

If this is cape lookout. are you able to bring your kayak onto the ferry?

@theobservantcitizen Ай бұрын

Elias… at 5:37 that thing comes so close to taking a chunk out of your face and you don’t even flinch! 😂

@Farmhouselivingroom Ай бұрын

I’m always thinking , wouldnt it be nice to be salt water fishing and then I saw a shark rise up behind you and thought , “ I ll stick to Crappie”😂😂

@kennethbroadwell653 Ай бұрын

That is one of my old gigging locations. May brings schools of young sharks. So thick they will jump out onto the bank. Drove my lab crazy. The no see-ums are noting but mouth and butt hole. Don’t get choked on them.

@LIQUIDSNAKEGUY Ай бұрын

My knees hurt watching you pedal lol

@smishsmash100 Ай бұрын

"An Ode to Bluefish" as a Cape Cod rat, Amen to that

@robertcooper4384 Ай бұрын

Looking forward to this one! Looks like a solid class of bluefish this spring on the east coast. Getting good numbers/sizes of fish up in the Virginia Beach area for the first time in several years it seems like.

@juans3728 Ай бұрын

When you hook into one of these alligators you will never forget the fight these fish give.

@midatlanticangler747 Ай бұрын

This made me miss home

@jasonleblanc1452 Ай бұрын

I see bodie island lighthouse

@fishindaddy1698 Ай бұрын

Elias, what leader knot do you tie? Those blues were awesome! My adrenaline was pumping on every cast, shew!

@EliasVFishing Ай бұрын

Uni or a loop knot

@joshuafigueroa6 Ай бұрын

Sup ! You that's a 10 that's exactly what you want to do with a bluefish

@victormark1 Ай бұрын

What part of Obx you fished ?

@jimkremmel5890 Ай бұрын

Which lighthouse is that?

@juans3728 Ай бұрын

Those were huge alligators you were catching, what is the State regulation for fish per angler? Peace.

@EliasVFishing Ай бұрын

3 per person.

@ewicander9045 Ай бұрын

You are a mad man for bringing them in the yak so quickly. Although with the taxman hanging around you don't have much choice. also you cannot reel a topwater too quickly for a big blue fish. i only slow down for the smaller ones.

@juans3728 Ай бұрын

YES, I also use barbless hooks for easier removal of the treble hooks. On a Kayak you have to be careful or you will lose your third leg.

@prior66 Ай бұрын

Smoke the bluefish, they come out great

@FishingTherapy Ай бұрын

Your Carolina salmon almost has more followers than me :)

@JMGZ8 Ай бұрын

Didn’t you catch a bunch of choppers when you first moved there?

@EliasVFishing Ай бұрын

Yes it was an incredible run in 2018 - this year has a lot of fish too!

@tribalncgaming1091 Ай бұрын

you mentioned carolina salmon.. there is actually carolina Kokanee salmon.. might make for some good content .. but its a haul from the coast to Nantahala Lake

@heatchec9518 Ай бұрын

what mic do you use for the gopro?

@EliasVFishing Ай бұрын

None

@flipmoto1 Ай бұрын

I hate sharks but that was cool to see him having fun and teasing you a little bit

@richardwarfield7386 Ай бұрын

21:15 Luckiest Bluefish in NC

@flipmoto1 Ай бұрын

did you take the kayak on the ferry?

@EliasVFishing Ай бұрын

Nope pedaled over - maybe next time if I have to fight tide!

@flipmoto1 Ай бұрын

@@EliasVFishing Damn dude that pedal assist is no joke.

@flipmoto1 Ай бұрын

I mean your are obviously in good shape. but damn that's a haul.

@flipmoto1 Ай бұрын

if you were ever in that area on a Saturday and you would let me come on the channel and fish I would. In between Shackleford and Beaufort there are miles of sandbars and id like to try that Pompano drift once. there's a ton of sandbars.

@EliasVFishing Ай бұрын

@@flipmoto1Maybe in the summer I might be able to wiggle another drift. Think you are on the money to try for those guys.

@rafael.buzios Ай бұрын

anchova

@boomer3305 Ай бұрын

mini tarpon

@scottsluggosrule4670 Ай бұрын

Bluefish is only good if you trim all the red meat from under the skin. The red contains the fat/ oils which melts when you cook and contaminates everything with a very fishy (think anchovies) flavor. Bluefish should always be bled and kept on ice..unless you like mush and anchovy flavor.