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Black drummer

Girella elevata

Family
Kyphosidae
Max Length
62 cm
Max Weight
2.2 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
14

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Seaweed

    Green or brown weed, fresh is best.

  • Cunjevoi

    Tough bait, stays on the hook well.

  • Bread

    Good for berley and hook bait.

  • Prawns

    Use small, peeled prawns for best results.

  • Crabs

    Small shore crabs are highly effective.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Rig on a small jig head, slow retrieve.

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  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 44SMinnow

    Cast and retrieve near rocky areas.

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  • Rapala Ultra Light MinnowMinnow

    Twitch it near structure.

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  • Strike King Bitsy Pond MinnowCrankbait

    Slow retrieve close to the bottom.

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  • Z-Man Micro Finesse ShroomZJig

    Great for hopping along rocky structures.

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Techniques

Use berley (bread or chopped seaweed) to attract fish to your fishing spot. Fish close to rocks and structure where Black Drummer tend to congregate.

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Where to Find Black drummer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Black drummer?+

Popular baits for Black drummer include Seaweed, Cunjevoi, Bread, Prawns, Crabs. Tip: Use berley (bread or chopped seaweed) to attract fish to your fishing spot. Fish close to rocks and structure where Black Drummer tend to congregate.

Where can I catch Black drummer?+

Black drummer can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include New South Wales, Australia; Tasmania, Australia; South Australia, Australia. WikiCatch lists 14 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Black drummer get?+

Black drummer (Girella elevata) can reach up to 62.0000005 cm in length and 2.15 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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