Casting for blues from the shore

capefisherman · 10-19-2007, 10:28 AM

After many tips into the marshes of the middle sounds, nc area I produced nothing on the fly rod. There are some reds but most are in the inland creeks, I think. Anyways, after a good trip last fri (still no fish with the fly rod) I get back to my house and am eating lunch on my deck overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. What do I see?? Blues tearing the bait up on shore. So, yes, I get my fly rod and a good glass minnow fly and to go casting from shore. Ended up catching a few blues right there from shore. I'm heading back this weekend....hope ill have a fishing report come Sunday.

Anyone have any suggestions for "from shore" casts to blues and such?
Flies to use?
Stripping techniques? Fast, slow, intermittent?

Thanks, CFM

fishsalmon · 10-19-2007, 12:51 PM

What a deal!!
I have only ever targeted blues so far with spin tackle - so the one piece of advice is the faster the retrieve the better. They attack a fleeing target. I have tied epoxy minnows for blues if I stumble across them this fall.

Good luck!

PortlyRedhead · 10-19-2007, 02:37 PM

I like a crease fly for those situations that I can strip with gusto. Gold for peanut bunker, silver for other small bait.

CapeMayRay · 10-19-2007, 02:48 PM

Should work down there as it does up here. Try to fish moving water. Points along a sod ban or creek mouth. Cast cross current. If you are getting bites and no hook ups you can try using a jiggie flie as they have a longer shank hook. You can even cut the fly down to the end of the hook. Early mornings and evening seem to be best too. Like it was said blues like a pretty fast retrive too. Wish you luck and hope you get some.

10-19-2007, 10:28 AM	#1
capefisherman Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Topsail Beach, NC Posts: 394 Credits: 5,047.6	Casting for blues from the shore After many tips into the marshes of the middle sounds, nc area I produced nothing on the fly rod. There are some reds but most are in the inland creeks, I think. Anyways, after a good trip last fri (still no fish with the fly rod) I get back to my house and am eating lunch on my deck overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. What do I see?? Blues tearing the bait up on shore. So, yes, I get my fly rod and a good glass minnow fly and to go casting from shore. Ended up catching a few blues right there from shore. I'm heading back this weekend....hope ill have a fishing report come Sunday. Anyone have any suggestions for "from shore" casts to blues and such? Flies to use? Stripping techniques? Fast, slow, intermittent? Thanks, CFM

10-19-2007, 12:51 PM	#2
fishsalmon Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Poquoson VA Posts: 93 Credits: 1,207.1	What a deal!! I have only ever targeted blues so far with spin tackle - so the one piece of advice is the faster the retrieve the better. They attack a fleeing target. I have tied epoxy minnows for blues if I stumble across them this fall. Good luck! __________________ just one last cast

10-19-2007, 02:48 PM	#4
CapeMayRay Crab mustard is good Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cape May, New Jersey Posts: 933 Credits: 1,612.3 Occupation: Charter Capt.	Should work down there as it does up here. Try to fish moving water. Points along a sod ban or creek mouth. Cast cross current. If you are getting bites and no hook ups you can try using a jiggie flie as they have a longer shank hook. You can even cut the fly down to the end of the hook. Early mornings and evening seem to be best too. Like it was said blues like a pretty fast retrive too. Wish you luck and hope you get some. __________________ Tide Runner Fly and Light Tackle Charters Cape May, New Jersey 609 884 6440 Tiderun1@aol.com Past President 2005 & 2006 South Jersey Coastal Fly Anglers

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10-19-2007, 02:37 PM	#3
PortlyRedhead I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 54 Credits: 1,262.2 Occupation: Rainmaker	I like a crease fly for those situations that I can strip with gusto. Gold for peanut bunker, silver for other small bait.