Related to the white shark, striking cobalt
to bluish gray in color with slender protruding teeth.
Noted for its great leaping ability when hooked,
which also makes it a very dangerous competitor.
1 per trip per boat - 4 1/2 feet minimum
Found - Offshore - Caught - Drifting
Time Caught - Spring, summer, fall
Bait - bluefish, mackerel, bunker, squid
Tackle -stout, 50- to 130- Lb stand up tackle, wire leaders
Hook - 10/0
Tip - scattered catches from South Shore charter
boats from Freeport to Montauk