Black Drum part2

              10 Black Drum Tips and Tricks

The black drum, the largest species in the drum family, is both a fine eating fish and excellent sport fish, depending on the size of fish targeted. These large fish are commonly 20-to-50 pounds, and reach over 100 pounds when fully grown.

                                             In general, the smaller fish taste very similar to a redfish, while the larger fish do not taste as well. Black drum are a rather simple fish, but still take some time and patience to learn the tricks of the trade. Here, we present the Top 10 Tips and Tricks for catching these big drums.

10 things to remember when Black drum fishing:

As previously mentioned, the Black drum is a rather simple fish when compared to more complicated species. They are however, a great challenge to catch in certain scenarios, especially using artificial lures and flies. Commonly reaching 50 pounds, these fish make great sport for anglers wanting big fish without traveling several miles offshore. Hopefully these top 10 tips give you what you need to do so.

1.Fish where the fish are.

This sounds simple enough, but if you head on the water without knowing where the fish will be during each season, you might not find the fish. Black drum can be found in the shallow flats through the spring and fall, and in the early summer mornings, but found in much deeper channel waters during the midday summer and winter seasons.

2.Natural bait is best.

3.Crack open your bait.

4.Fish the spring “drum run.”

5.Fish the flats early on summer mornings.

6.Use the natural currents.

7.Don’t spook tailing fish.

8.Use medium or heavy tackle.

9.Use conventional tackle near structures and deep water.

10.Use a soft-tipped rod.