WikiCatchBlack drum
Pogonias cromis
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Shrimp
Effective under docks or near pilings.
- Blue Crab
Cut in half or quartered for best results.
- Clams
Use fresh or frozen; chumming works well.
- Oysters
Crush a few as chum, then use on hook.
- Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
Great in surf and near inlets.
Artificial Lures
- DOA ShrimpSoft PlasticBuy
Effective jigged or under a popping cork.
- Berkley Gulp! Swimming MulletSoft PlasticBuy
Chartreuse color is often very productive.
- SpoonJohnson Silver MinnowBuy
Weedless design is good near structure.
- JigBucktail JigBuy
Vary retrieve to find what they want.
- CrankbaitBomber Saltwater Grade Model ABuy
Good for covering water quickly.
Techniques
Black drum often feed near the bottom, so use a Carolina rig or fish a jig slowly along the structure.
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Where to Find Black drum
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Black drum?+
Popular baits for Black drum include Live Shrimp, Blue Crab, Clams, Oysters, Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs). Tip: Black drum often feed near the bottom, so use a Carolina rig or fish a jig slowly along the structure.
Where can I catch Black drum?+
Black drum can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Louisiana, United States; Florida, United States; Texas, United States. WikiCatch lists 1336 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Black drum get?+
Black drum (Pogonias cromis) can reach up to 170.00000476837158 cm in length and 51.3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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